If you have filed a criminal complaint, you can ask the police or the public prosecutor's office whether criminal proceedings have been initiated and if so, how the proceedings are progressing.
The police investigate what happened and then refer the case to the public prosecutor.
The public prosecutor decides whether to initiate criminal proceedings and then prepares the case.
If the case goes to court, the public prosecutor files the charges. The accused may plead not guilty, which means the case goes to trial.
The judge listens, takes further evidence if necessary and then reaches a verdict.
If the accused is convicted, they can appeal against the decision. Anyone who faces criminal charges should seek legal advice.