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").
Sherburn is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,082 at the 2000 census. Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highway 4 are two of the main arterial routes in the city. In 1988, Sherburn consolidated with neighboring Trimont and Welcome schools to form the Martin County West School District.