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
'die Staatsanwaltschaft' and 'die Bundesanwaltschaft' both belong to criminal prosecution. Both can conduct investigations and bring charges. 'Staatsanwaltschaft' is the more general term for the authority that prosecutes ordinary criminal cases. 'Bundesanwaltschaft' refers to the highest public prosecutor's office at the federal level and is responsible for especially serious cases, for example terrorism or espionage. The words can be confused because the Bundesanwaltschaft is a special kind of Staatsanwaltschaft. For ordinary crimes, you usually say 'Staatsanwaltschaft'.
Bei dem Verdacht auf Terrorismus übernimmt die Bundesanwaltschaft die Ermittlungen.
If terrorism is suspected, the Federal Prosecutor's Office takes over the investigation.
Nach dem Unfall prüft die Staatsanwaltschaft, ob jemand eine Straftat begangen hat.
After the accident, the public prosecutor's office checks whether someone committed a crime.