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").
Ideal is an unincorporated community in northern Tripp County, South Dakota, United States, named for its superb farmland. It lies north of the city of Winner the county seat of Tripp County. Its elevation is 1,886 feet (575 m), and it is located at 43°32′36″N 99°55′17″W / 43.54333°N 99.92139°W / 43.54333; -99.92139 (43.5433299, -99.9215103). Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 57541.