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").
Perham is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. The town hosts The Gathering (show), described as the "world's largest fish decoy show. " The annual event will be in its 13th year when it is held April 17th and 18th of 2010.