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").
Raquette Lake is a hamlet in the Town of Long Lake in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The community is located on New York State Route 28 by the west town line. Raquette Lake is located on the west side of the lake, Raquette Lake.