Once the investigation has been concluded, the public prosecutor may decide to prosecute a suspect. In this case, the suspect will be issued with a notice of summons and accusation, detailing the precise charges against him as well as his rights. It also states when and where the district court will hear the case. The public prosecutor may also decide not to prosecute, for example if there is insufficient evidence against the suspect.
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The police can arrest someone who is suspected of committing a criminal offence and question him.…
At the hearing, the court either acquits or convicts the defendant, or discharges him from prosecution…
Someone who has been convicted and wishes to challenge the court’s judgment can lodge an appeal…
On appeal, a different (higher) court reviews the case. This court may convict or acquit the…
Victims or witnesses of a crime also find themselves having to deal with the criminal justice…