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").
West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota in the United States. In July 2008, its population was estimated at 23,708, and is the state of North Dakota's fastest growing major city. The city is usually considered to be a suburb of nearby Fargo. West Fargo was founded in 1926.