criminal proceedings
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criminal proceedings
The entire legal process from the investigation to the verdict, carried out by state authorities when there is suspicion of a criminal offense.
Gegen den Manager wurde wegen Betrugs ein Strafverfahren eingeleitet.
Criminal proceedings were initiated against the manager for fraud.
The word is made up of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Verfahren' (proceedings, procedure). So it literally describes proceedings that can lead to a punishment.
Das Strafverfahren dauerte mehrere Monate.
The criminal proceedings lasted several months.
A criminal proceeding is always conducted 'gegen' (against) a person or an organization. The preposition 'gegen' is followed by the accusative.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft hat ein Strafverfahren gegen den Verdächtigen eröffnet.
The public prosecutor's office opened criminal proceedings against the suspect.
In a legal context, 'Strafverfahren' (criminal proceedings) is often used with the verbs 'einleiten' (to initiate), 'eröffnen' (to open), or 'einstellen' (to discontinue, close).
Das Strafverfahren gegen ihn wurde aus Mangel an Beweisen eingestellt.
The criminal proceedings against him were discontinued due to lack of evidence.
criminal prosecution
Both Strafverfahren and Strafverfolgung refer to state action when a crime is suspected. Strafverfahren is the legally regulated process in an individual case, whereas Strafverfolgung encompasses state activities aimed at investigating and prosecuting crimes in general. Strafverfahren fits the specific process; Strafverfolgung fits the work of the authorities.
Das Strafverfahren gegen den Verdächtigen begann mit der ersten Ermittlung.
The criminal proceedings against the suspect began with the initial investigation.
Die Strafverfolgung arbeitet daran, Straftaten aufzuklären und Täter vor Gericht zu bringen.
The prosecution is working to investigate crimes and bring offenders before the courts.
