Under Turkish Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Law, we defend our clients' rights most effectively in all processes from investigation to enforcement law.
Criminal law is one of the most critical branches of law that regulates criminal acts and their sanctions, directly affecting personal freedom. Under Turkish Penal Code No. 5237 and Criminal Procedure Law No. 5271, we defend our clients' rights most effectively in all processes from investigation to enforcement law.
⚠️ Critical Information
Legal assistance is a constitutional right and should be exercised from the beginning of the investigation. The first statement given during detention directly affects the course of the case.
As criminal defense attorneys, we undertake the duties of protecting the legal rights of suspects or defendants, monitoring the evidence collection process, being present during statements and interrogations, objecting to arrest and detention decisions, and providing effective defense throughout the prosecution process.
Investigation is a critical process that begins with learning of the suspicion of crime and ends with the acceptance of the indictment. The statements given, evidence collected, and procedures performed at this stage directly affect the course of the case. Detention period is 24 hours for individual crimes and can be extended up to 4 days for collective crimes. Legal assistance is a constitutional right and should be exercised from the beginning of the investigation.
In the prosecution phase that begins with the acceptance of the indictment, participation in hearings, cross-examination of witnesses and complainants, evaluation of evidence, and presentation of legal defense are critically important. At this stage, all evidence in favor of the defendant must be effectively presented to the court.
| Crime Type | Penalty Range |
|---|---|
| Intentional Injury | 1-3 years imprisonment |
| Threat | 6 months - 2 years imprisonment |
| Insult | 3 months - 2 years or judicial fine |
| Theft | 1-3 years imprisonment |
| Fraud | 1-5 years imprisonment |
| Drug (Use) | 2-5 years or treatment |
| Drug (Trafficking) | 10-20 years imprisonment |
Detention occurs by judge's decision in case of strong suspicion of crime and detention reasons (escape, tampering with evidence). There is a right to appeal the detention decision, and the appeal must be filed within 7 days from notification. Release can be requested if detention exceeds reasonable time.
Appeal to Regional Court (İstinaf) and Supreme Court (Temyiz) can be made against local court decisions. Appeal period is 7 days for regional court and 15 days for Supreme Court from learning the decision. Extraordinary legal remedies include Chief Public Prosecutor's Objection and Retrial.
In the enforcement process that begins with the finalization of the conviction decision, we provide legal support on issues such as conditional release, probation, sentence deferral, and serving sentences in installments. We also stand by our clients in good behavior reduction and transition to open prison processes.
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* This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific evaluation, please contact us.
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