public prosecutor
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public prosecutor
A lawyer who represents the prosecution in criminal proceedings on behalf of the state and is responsible for criminal prosecution.
Der Staatsanwalt forderte in seinem Plädoyer eine mehrjährige Haftstrafe.
In his closing argument, the public prosecutor demanded a prison sentence of several years.
The word is made up of 'Staat' (state) and 'Anwalt' (lawyer), connected with an 's'. A 'Staatsanwalt' is therefore literally a 'lawyer of the state' who brings charges in the name of the government.
Der Staatsanwalt vertritt die Anklage vor Gericht.
The public prosecutor represents the prosecution in court.
A 'Staatsanwalt' is the person who prosecutes in a criminal trial. Typical verbs in this context are 'anklagen' (to accuse/charge), 'fordern' (to demand), 'ermitteln' (to investigate), and 'plädieren' (to plead/argue).
Der Staatsanwalt fordert eine hohe Strafe für den Angeklagten.
The public prosecutor is demanding a severe punishment for the defendant.
This word firmly belongs to the area of law and crime. You usually hear or read it in the news, crime novels or shows, or reports about court proceedings.
Im Prozess legte der Staatsanwalt neue Beweise vor.
During the trial, the public prosecutor presented new evidence.
prosecutor / accuser
Both words can refer to a person who represents the accusation in court in criminal proceedings. „Staatsanwalt“ names the specific state office, while „Ankläger“ describes the procedural role more generally. „Staatsanwalt“ is appropriate when referring to the state lawyer; „Ankläger“ is suitable when only the function is being emphasized.
Der Staatsanwalt vertrat im Strafverfahren die Anklage für den Staat.
The public prosecutor represented the state in bringing the charges in the criminal proceedings.
Der Ankläger legte dem Gericht die Vorwürfe gegen den Beschuldigten dar.
The prosecutor presented the allegations against the accused to the court.
