criminal proceedings (1)
STARTING WITH A COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST AN OFFENDER BY : • THE POLICE • A VICTIM : either individuals or companies • A GOVERMNENTAL AGENCY : such as the Tax Department, Fraud Department... THE CLAIM IS REVIEWED AND EXAMINED EITHER BY : I - THE PROSECUTION SERVICE OF THE REPUBLIC AFTER HAVING CONDUCTED A POLICE INVESTIGATION, THE PROSECUTOR CAN TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS: • CLOSE THE CASE: nevertheless, the victim can still sue the offender in Civil Court; (see below II ). ...