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").
Talmoon is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Deer River and Big Falls at the junction of Minnesota Highway 6 and Minnesota Highway 286. Talmoon is located within the Chippewa National Forest.