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criminal law
The part of the legal system that defines which actions are considered criminal offenses and determines the punishments provided for them. It regulates the relationship between the state and the individual in cases of criminal behavior.
Diebstahl und Körperverletzung sind typische Delikte, die im Strafrecht behandelt werden.
Theft and bodily harm are typical offenses dealt with in criminal law.
'Strafrecht' (criminal law) is a compound noun made up of 'die Strafe' (punishment) and 'das Recht' (law). So it literally refers to the law that deals with punishments.
Im Studium der Rechtswissenschaften ist Strafrecht ein wichtiges Fach.
In the study of law, criminal law is an important subject.
The component '-recht' (law) is very productive for naming different areas of law. If you recognize this pattern, you can also understand other terms like 'Arbeitsrecht' (labor law), 'Familienrecht' (family law), or 'Steuerrecht' (tax law) more easily.
Jedes Land hat sein eigenes Zivilrecht und Strafrecht.
Every country has its own civil law and criminal law.
Common phrases are 'gegen das Strafrecht verstoßen' (to violate criminal law) or 'nach (deutschem/österreichischem) Strafrecht' (under German/Austrian criminal law). These establish the connection to the legal regulations.
Wer ein Auto stiehlt, verstößt gegen das Strafrecht.
Anyone who steals a car violates criminal law.
'Strafrecht' (criminal law) is a technical term from legal studies. In everyday life, people are more likely to talk about specific laws or criminal offenses.
Der Anwalt ist auf Strafrecht spezialisiert.
The lawyer specializes in criminal law.
criminal code
'das Strafrecht' and 'das Strafgesetzbuch' are closely related, but they are not the same thing. 'das Strafrecht' is the entire area of law that defines which actions are punishable and which penalties are possible. 'das Strafgesetzbuch' is a specific code of law in this area. The words can be confused because many important rules of criminal law are found in the criminal code. Put simply: 'Strafrecht' is the subject or field, while 'Strafgesetzbuch' is an important book of laws about it.
Im Studium interessiert sich Lena besonders für das Strafrecht.
In her studies, Lena is especially interested in criminal law.
Im Strafgesetzbuch steht, welche Strafe für Diebstahl möglich ist.
The criminal code states what punishment is possible for theft.