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").
Superior is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA. The population was 2,058 at the 2000 census. The Village of Superior is located within the town. The City of Superior is located just north of and adjacent to both the town and the village. Wisconsin Highway 35 (Tower Avenue) and Wisconsin Highway 105 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.