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").
Janesville is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,109 at the 2000 census. U.S. Route 14 serves as a main arterial route in the community, running horizontally south of Janesville. County Road 3 runs vertically through the town. There is one stoplight in Janeville at the intersection of Country Road 3 (Main Street) and the old Highway 14.