criminal prosecution
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criminal prosecution
The entirety of state activities aimed at investigating crimes and bringing the perpetrators to court and punishing them. This is carried out by the police and the public prosecutor's office.
Die Strafverfolgung in diesem Fall gestaltet sich aufgrund fehlender Beweise als schwierig.
Criminal prosecution in this case is proving difficult due to a lack of evidence.
The word is made up of 'die Strafe' (punishment/penalty) and 'die Verfolgung' (pursuit/prosecution). It literally describes the state 'pursuit' of acts that result in a 'punishment.'
Die Strafverfolgung von Internetkriminalität ist eine große Herausforderung.
The criminal prosecution of internet crime is a major challenge.
'Strafverfolgung' (criminal prosecution) is a term from legal language. It is mainly used in official, legal, or police contexts.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft ist für die Strafverfolgung zuständig.
The public prosecutor's office is responsible for criminal prosecution.
This noun is often combined with certain verbs. Typical combinations are: 'die Strafverfolgung aufnehmen' (to take up criminal prosecution), 'einleiten' (to initiate), or 'einstellen' (to discontinue).
Der Verdächtige versuchte, sich der Strafverfolgung durch Flucht zu entziehen.
The suspect tried to evade criminal prosecution by fleeing.
criminal proceedings
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.
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.
Das Strafverfahren gegen den Verdächtigen begann mit der ersten Ermittlung.
The criminal proceedings against the suspect began with the initial investigation.
