stíháni

Stíháni is a Czech word that translates to "prosecution" or "pursuit" in English. The term is most commonly used in a legal context, referring to the formal process by which an individual or entity is accused of committing a crime and subjected to legal proceedings. This process is initiated by the state, typically through a prosecutor's office, and aims to establish guilt and impose punishment if warranted.

The stages of stíháni can vary depending on the legal system but generally involve investigation, indictment, trial, and sentencing. During the investigation phase, evidence is gathered by law enforcement. If sufficient evidence exists, the prosecutor will formally charge the suspect, leading to the indictment. The trial then involves presenting evidence and arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. If found guilty, the court will impose a sentence.

Beyond the legal realm, stíháni can also be used in a more general sense to denote being pursued or hunted, whether by people or in a metaphorical sense, such as being pursued by one's past or by a difficult situation. This broader usage emphasizes the idea of being relentlessly followed or sought after. However, the primary and most precise meaning of stíháni relates to the formal legal process of criminal prosecution.