Strafprozess Flashcards

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What are the stages of the Strafprozess?

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  1. Ermittlungsverfahren (Staatsanwaltschaft)
  2. Zwischenverfahren (Gericht)
  3. Hauptverfahren (Gericht)
  4. Vollstreckungsverfahren (Staatsanwaltschaft)
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What occurs in the Ermittlungsverfahren?

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Anklage, Strafbefehl, Einstellung des Verfahrens

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What is the purpose of the Zwischenverfahren?

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Erneute Prüfung der Anklage, Eröffnungsbeschluss

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What is the Hauptverfahren?

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The main trial process conducted by the court.

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What happens in the Vollstreckungsverfahren?

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Execution of the sentence by the Staatsanwaltschaft.

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6
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What is Anfangsverdacht?

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An initial suspicion of a crime.

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What is Hinreichender Tatverdacht?

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Sufficient suspicion necessary for a formal charge.

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8
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What are the different statuses of a defendant in the process?

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Beschuldigter, Angeschuldigter, Angeklagter, Verurteilter

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What is the Offizialprinzip?

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The principle that the Staatsanwaltschaft must investigate; the state’s claim must be enforced by the prosecutor.

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What is the Akkusationsprinzip?

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No conviction without a charge from the Staatsanwaltschaft.

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What is the Hauptverhandlung?

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The core of the criminal process.

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What is the typical Ablauf of a Hauptverhandlung?

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  1. Aufruf zur Sache
  2. Festellung der Anwesenheit
  3. Vernehmung des Angeklagten zur Person
  4. Verlesung des Anklagesatzes
  5. Belehrung des Angeklagten
  6. Vernehmung des Angeklagten zur Sache
  7. Beweisaufnahme
  8. Schlussvorträge
  9. letztes Wort des Angeklagten
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13
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What is a Straftat?

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A Straftat is a tatbestandsmäßige, rechtswidrige und schuldhafte Handlung, an die das Gesetz Strafandrohung knüpft (only courts).

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14
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What are the types of Strafe?

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The types of Strafe are Freiheitsstrafe (imprisonment) and Geldstrafe (fine).

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What is an Ordnungswidrigkeit?

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An Ordnungswidrigkeit is a rechtswidrige und vorwerfbare Handlung, für die das Gesetz als Ahndung eine Geldbuße vorsieht (only authorities).

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16
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What is the distinction in Betäubungsmittel (BtM)?

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The distinction in Betäubungsmittel is based on the quantity and active ingredient content, e.g., Cannabis 7.5 g.

17
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What is Untersuchungshaft?

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Untersuchungshaft is a measure for conducting an orderly criminal procedure.

18
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What are the prerequisites for Untersuchungshaft?

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The prerequisites for Untersuchungshaft are:
- Dringender Tatverdacht
- Vorliegen eines Haftgrunds:
• Flucht
• Verdunkelungsgefahr
• Fluchtgefahr
• Wiederholungsgefahr.

19
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What is the local jurisdiction based on?

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The local jurisdiction is based on the residence of the defendant.

20
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What is the subject matter jurisdiction for criminal cases?

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The subject matter jurisdiction is:
- Over 4 years - Landgericht
- Up to 4 years - Amtsgericht.