Criminal Law
Criminal law is the branch of law that determines the acts that constitute a crime, the sanctions to be applied to these acts and the limits of criminal responsibility in order to protect social order and ensure public safety. In order to be able to speak of the existence of an injustice that constitutes a crime and therefore to impose a criminal law sanction on a person for this injustice, certain conditions must be met. One of the basic principles of criminal law principle of legality, The law states that no one can be punished for an act that is not clearly defined as a crime in the law.
Criminal law general and special criminal law is divided into two main parts. General criminal law, While it includes basic principles such as crime, punishment, culpability, reasons that abolish or mitigate criminal responsibility, private criminal law regulates certain types of offenses and the penalties applicable to them.
Within the scope of Turkish Criminal Law, in the process of determining crimes and applying penalties the principle of fault, the principle of proportionality, respect for human rights and the right to a fair trial basic principles are observed. One of the most important elements in criminal law is determining the elements of the offense and determining the criminal responsibility of the perpetrator. For an act to constitute a crime legality, material element, moral element and illegality such basic conditions must be met.
The main types of crimes covered under criminal law are as follows:
- Crimes against the Person: Intentional homicide, negligent homicide, intentional injury, threat, insult, deprivation of liberty
- Crimes Against Property: Theft, fraud, plunder (extortion), damage to property
- Crimes Against Society: Drug trafficking, environmental damage, endangering public safety
- Crimes against the State: Bribery, embezzlement, extortion, other crimes against the state
Criminal cases are usually investigation and prosecution It consists of two phases. In the investigation phase, the prosecutor's office investigates whether there is sufficient suspicion that a crime has been committed, while in the prosecution phase, the court evaluates the evidence and makes a decision. One of the basic principles of criminal law the principle of “the accused benefits from the benefit of the doubt”allows for the acquittal of the accused in the absence of proof of guilt.
Our law firm offers its clients a wide range of services in the field of criminal law. legal counseling, defense, protection of victims' rights and ensuring the right to a fair trial in criminal investigation and prosecution processes offers support in these areas.
Individuals facing criminal charges protection of their rights, conduct a fair trial, the best exercise of defense rights We provide legal counseling and representation services. It is extremely important to seek experienced legal assistance to protect the rights of the accused, victim or complainant in criminal proceedings.
Our law office The firm defends the rights of its clients in the best way possible through effective defense, evidence evaluation, file analysis and legal consultancy services in judicial processes. At every stage of the criminal justice process, our clients We continue to provide professional support to ensure that they have a fair trial and that their rights are not violated.
Criminal procedure law restricts the freedom of a person suspected of a crime by means of protective measures such as arrest, seizure, search, wiretapping and arrest. The suspect himself/herself or his/her lawyer has the right to object to these investigative procedures. In this field, we meticulously follow every stage of the process from the investigation stage to the end of the prosecution and represent our clients in the best way possible. As a result of the investigation, if the prosecuting authority (prosecutor's office) concludes that the suspect has committed a crime, it opens a criminal case by issuing an indictment against the suspect.
Criminal courts are basically composed of two types of courts: the criminal court of first instance and the heavy criminal court. The defendant has the right to legal assistance of a lawyer at all stages of the proceedings before the court. The criminal court may sentence the defendant to a “judicial fine”, “imprisonment” or “security measures”. We are aware that it deeply interferes with the rights and freedoms of the person and we provide services to you without losing our objective perspective. After the criminal case passes the stages such as appeal, appeal and correction of the decision, the execution law process related to the finalized prison sentence begins. As a rule, the execution of the finalized prison sentence is carried out in an open or closed prison.
A convicted person whose sentence has been executed can be released from prison by benefiting from conditional release (parole) and probation when he fulfills certain conditions according to the nature of his crime. We are aware of the victimization caused by the recent increase in crime rates and we work meticulously in every case, showing great respect for the rights and freedoms of the clients we represent.
- Service Type:Criminal Law and Protection Measures
- Areas of Consultancy Provided: Arrest, Seizure, Search, Arrest, Appeal Rights
- Legal Support Provided:Criminal Investigation, Criminal Court Trial, Execution Law
- Process Result: Best Representation of the Person Suspected of a Crime and Protection of Rights
Criminal Law - Question & Answer
In the course of criminal proceedings, protective measures such as arrest, seizure, search, wiretapping, and arrest may be applied. These measures restrict the freedom of the person suspected of a crime. The suspect, together with his/her lawyer, has the right to object to these measures.
In criminal proceedings, the accused may seek legal assistance from a lawyer at any stage of the proceedings. In addition, he or she may apply to the court for appeal, cassation or correction of the verdict. The rights of the accused include the right to defense and the right to appeal.
Criminal courts consist of two main types of courts: the criminal court of first instance and the heavy criminal court. Both types of court examine cases according to different offenses and scopes of punishment.
Conditional release is the release of a convict from prison if certain conditions are met. This is particularly applicable for convicts who have served part of their sentence and is carried out in conjunction with probation.