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").
Summit Lake is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Summit Lake is located along U.S. Route 45 17 miles (27 km) north of Antigo, in the town of Upham. Summit Lake has a post office with ZIP code 54485.