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").
Absaraka is an unincorporated community in central Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It lies northwest of the city of Fargo, the county seat of Cass County. Its elevation is 1,070 feet (326 m), and it is located at 46°58′41″N 97°23′40″W / 46.97806°N 97.39444°W / 46.97806; -97.39444 (46.9780313, -97.3945341).