Federal Prosecutor's Office
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Federal Prosecutor's Office
The highest public prosecutor's office in a federal state (e.g., Germany), responsible for prosecuting serious crimes such as terrorism or espionage.
Nach dem Anschlag hat die Bundesanwaltschaft die Ermittlungen übernommen.
After the attack, the Federal Prosecutor's Office took over the investigation.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Bundes-' (federal, referring to the state, 'der Bund'), 'Anwalt' (lawyer), and '-schaft' (a group or institution). So it is the prosecutorial authority of the federal government.
Die Bundesanwaltschaft hat ihren Sitz in Karlsruhe.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office is based in Karlsruhe.
Since this is an investigative authority, the word is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are: 'Die Bundesanwaltschaft ermittelt' (the Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating), 'übernimmt den Fall' (takes over the case), or 'erhebt Anklage' (brings charges).
Bei Verdacht auf Terrorismus übernimmt die Bundesanwaltschaft die Ermittlungen.
In cases of suspected terrorism, the Federal Prosecutor's Office takes over the investigation.
This authority is not responsible for everyday crime. It becomes active only in cases involving crimes that affect the security of the entire country, such as espionage or terrorism.
Der Fall wurde wegen seiner politischen Bedeutung an die Bundesanwaltschaft übergeben.
Because of its political significance, the case was handed over to the Federal Prosecutor's Office.
public prosecutor's office
Staatsanwaltschaft generally prosecutes criminal offenses and may be responsible for cases at the regional level. Bundesanwaltschaft, by contrast, is the highest public prosecutor's office and handles particularly serious cases of importance to the federal government. Therefore, use Staatsanwaltschaft in ordinary criminal proceedings and Bundesanwaltschaft in such special federal cases.
Wegen des Verdachts auf Terrorismus übernahm die Bundesanwaltschaft den Fall.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office took over the case because of the suspicion of terrorism.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft leitete nach dem Einbruch ein Ermittlungsverfahren ein.
The public prosecutor's office opened an investigation after the break-in.
