In a criminal case, the state, through a prosecutor, initiates the suit, while in a civil case the victim brings the suit. Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. Criminal defense attorneys represent clients who have been accused of committing a crime, and defend their rights at each stage of a misdemeanor or felony case -- from an arrest to an appeal after conviction. Criminal defense attorneys may be hired privately or provided by the government (called "public defenders").
Birchdale is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between International Falls and Baudette on Minnesota Highway 11. Franz Jevne State Park is nearby. Source: Rand McNally Road Atlas - 2007 edition - Minnesota entry Source: Official State of Minnesota Highway Map - 2007/2008 edition