2.3

Question 1

Criminal code

Answer 1

Most minor and major offences are listed here

Question 2

Major offences

Answer 2

Serious crimes, theft, assault, murder
Maximum penalty: life long prison (25 years)

Question 3

Minor offences

Answer 3

Less serious crimes, cycling without light, urinating in public, vandalism
Maximum penalty: one year prison

Question 4

Criminal record

Answer 4

You’ll always get one for major offences and minor offences depend on the situation

Question 5

Crime

Answer 5

All the unlawful acts specified in the law

Question 6

When a crime has been committed police will:

Answer 6

Collect info: collect physical evidence, interview witnesses and victims, arrest suspects and record everything in police reports

Question 7

After a crime has been committed and the investigation has been done:

Answer 7

The public prosecutor has 3 options
1- dismiss the case
2- resolve matter directly
3- take case to court

Question 8

Frisk

Answer 8

“Gefouilleerd” in Dutch

Question 9

Apprehended

Answer 9

Stopped or challenged

Question 10

Preventive frisking

Answer 10

Frisking (fouilleren) without suspicion (airports etc)

Question 11

Out of court settlement

Answer 11

Suspect gets a fine or does community service (shoplifting for ex)