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").
Mikana is an unincorporated community located in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. Mikana is located on the western shore of Red Cedar Lake and is southwest of Birchwood, in the town of Cedar Lake. Mikana has a post office with ZIP code 54857.