What is Criminal Law?
Criminal law is the branch of law that defines behaviors that disrupt social order as crimes and determines the penalties to be given for these crimes. It protects fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals.
Types of Crimes
Main types of crimes according to Turkish Criminal Code:
Crimes Against Persons
- Intentional killing
- Intentional injury
- Threat
- Insult
- Deprivation of liberty
Crimes Against Property
- Theft
- Fraud
- Breach of trust
- Damage to property
- Robbery
Criminal Procedures
Stages of criminal trial:
Investigation Stage
- Crime report or complaint
- Public prosecutor's investigation
- Law enforcement investigation
- Preparation of indictment
Prosecution Stage
- Pre-trial preparation
- Hearing processes
- Presentation of evidence
- Decision stage
Defense Rights
Basic defense rights of the defendant:
- Right to be informed about the accusation
- Right to have a lawyer
- Right to remain silent
- Right to interpreter
- Right to collect evidence
- Right to object
Detention and Custody
Types of measures restricting personal freedom:
Custody
- Maximum 24 hours
- Can be extended up to 4 days in collective crimes
- By prosecutor's decision
Detention
- By judge's decision
- Existence of certain conditions
- Suspicion of escape
- Possibility of tampering with evidence
Types of Penalties
Types of penalties in Turkish criminal law:
Imprisonment
- From 1 month to 20 years
- Aggravated life imprisonment for aggravated crimes
- Possibility of conditional release
Judicial Fine
- From 5 days to 730 days
- Minimum 20 TL per day
- Converted to imprisonment if not paid
Victim Rights
Rights of crime victims:
- Right to file a complaint
- Joining the case as an intervening party
- Claiming compensation
- Right to be informed
- Requesting state protection
Our Legal Consultancy Services
As Cebeci Law Firm, our services in criminal law:
- Defense in investigation stage
- Representation in prosecution stage
- Victim rights consultancy
- Objection and appeal processes
- Detention and custody procedures
- Mediation process consultancy
