Legal Lexicon

Strafverfolgungsbehörde

Federal Prosecutor’s Office

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office is Germany’s highest law enforcement authority in cases of crimes against state security. Learn more about its responsibilities!

Official Offense

Official offenses are criminal acts that the state is obligated to prosecute. Learn more about when investigations automatically commence – now in the legal glossary!

Public Prosecutor

The public prosecutor represents the public prosecution office in criminal cases. Learn more about their duties and role – discover now in the glossary!