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").
Medina (is a city in Medina County, Ohio, United States. In 2009, CNNMoney named Medina the 40th best American city to live in. The population was 25,139 at the 2000 census. The 2008 projected population was estimated at 26,380. It is the county seat of Medina County.