criminal law
Articles and legal information about criminal law.
11th Judicial Reform Package 2026: Early Release and...
Comprehensive guide on Turkey's 11th Judicial Reform Package (Law No. 7571), covering early release eligibility, probation rules, excluded crimes, and application procedures for international clients.
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Basic Concepts of Turkish Criminal Law and Trial Principles
Introduction to the Turkish Penal Code (TCK). Nullum crimen sine lege, presumption of innocence, individual criminal responsibility, and the structure of a criminal trial.
Read More → Conciliation Process in Turkish Criminal Law (Uzlaşma)
How to resolve a criminal case without a trial? The 'Conciliation' (Uzlaşma) mechanism for minor crimes. Procedure, eligible crimes, and benefits for both sides.
Read More → Crypto Fraud and Money Laundering Crimes in Turkey
The legal status of cryptocurrency crimes. Fraud via crypto exchanges (Thodex case) and anti-money laundering (MASAK) regulations explained.
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Your Rights in Police Custody (Gözaltı): A Survival Guide
Police are at your door. What do you do? Your absolute rights in Turkish police custody: Right to Silence, Right to Lawyer, and Medical Check.
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Social Media Insult (Hakaret) Laws in Turkey: Fines & Prison
Is calling someone 'dishonest' on Twitter a crime? Penalties for insulting public officials. Freedom of Speech vs Defamation boundaries.
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Drug Laws in Turkey 2026: Penalties for Foreigners
Arrested for drugs in Turkey? Difference between 'Personal Usage' and 'Trafficking'. 2026 Penalties, Effective Remorse, and Deportation risks for tourists.
Read More → Fraud Crime: Penalties and Aggravated Circumstances
Simple Fraud vs Qualified Fraud (TCK 157-158). Using religion, technology, or public institutions to deceive victims. Defenses and conciliation.
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HAGB and Your Career: Civil Service, Security Clearance, and Visa
Can you be a Civil Servant (Memur) with an HAGB decision? Does it affect Security Clearance (Güvenlik Soruşturması)? Impact on foreign visas.
Read More → Self-Defense Limits and Supreme Court Decisions in Turkey
When is using force justified? Legitimate Defense (Meşru Müdafaa) conditions, proportionality, and the legal consequences of exceeding the limits.
Read More → Sexual Offenses: Proof, Evidence, and Victim Statements
Handling Sexual Assault and Abuse cases. The importance of 'Women's Declaration', forensic reports, and witness testimony in Turkish Criminal Law.
Read More → Digital Evidence & Finding Anonymous Accounts (IP Tracing)
Can the police find the owner of a fake Instagram account? When do US platforms share IP data? Collecting valid digital evidence for court.
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Objecting to HAGB: The Right to Appeal and Strategic Refusal
New Era in 2024: Constitutional Court annulled the ban on HAGB appeals. How to object effectively? When should you refuse HAGB consent?
Read More → Criminal Liability in Traffic Accidents: Injury and Death
What happens if you cause an accident? Negligent injury (Taksirle Yaralama) and Negligent Manslaughter (Taksirle Öldürme) penalties explained.
Read More → Unlawful Evidence and Admissibility in Court
Can the police use unauthorized wiretaps? The 'Fruit of the Poisonous Tree' doctrine in Turkish Law and when evidence gets excluded.
Read More → What is HAGB (Suspended Judgment)? Conditions & 5-Year Rule
Everything about HAGB (Hükmün Açıklanmasının Geri Bırakılması). What happens if you get a sentence under 2 years? The 5-year probation period explained.
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