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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Suspects

The police can arrest someone who is suspected of committing a criminal offence and question him.…

Conviction

At the hearing, the court either acquits or convicts the defendant, or discharges him from prosecution…

Appeal

On appeal, a different (higher) court reviews the case. This court may convict or acquit the…

Victims and witnesses

Victims or witnesses of a crime also find themselves having to deal with the criminal justice…