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").
Isabella is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located north of Silver Bay and southeast of Ely on Minnesota Highway 1. Isabella is located within the Superior National Forest. The local unit of government for Isabella is Stony River Township.