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").
Holyoke is an unincorporated community in Holyoke Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies between Sandstone and Duluth. County Road 8 and Minnesota State Highway 23 are two of the main routes in the community. The Nemadji State Forest is nearby.