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").
Chisago City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 40 miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis-St. Paul. The population was 2,622 at the 2000 census. The city is located between the twin lakes of Chisago Lake and Green Lake, and is part of the Chisago lakes region. U.S. Route 8 serves as a main arterial route for the community.