Criminal law is one of the fundamental branches of law established to protect social order and safeguard individual rights in Turkey. As an indispensable part of modern legal systems, Turkish criminal law plays a crucial role in ensuring social peace and justice by regulating criminal acts and their corresponding sanctions.
Criminal law in Turkey is based on several essential principles
Scope of Criminal Law
Turkish criminal law regulates a wide range of crime types and their corresponding sanctions
Crimes against persons (homicide, assault, defamation, etc.)
Crimes against property (theft, fraud, breach of trust, etc.)
Crimes against society (drug trafficking, environmental crimes, etc.)
Crimes against the state (disclosure of state secrets, terrorism offenses, etc.)
Criminal Law for Foreign Nationals
Criminal law holds special importance for foreigners living in or visiting Turkey. Criminal law issues that foreign nationals may encounter include
Crimes carrying deportation risk
International crimes and extradition processes
Crimes where foreigners are victims
Criminal records and their international implications
Criminal Proceedings Process
The criminal proceedings process in Turkish courts is crucial for protecting the rights of suspects or defendants. This process proceeds through
Investigation phase
Prosecution phase
Legal remedies (appeal and supreme court appeal)
Right to Defense and Role of Attorney
The right to defense in criminal proceedings is a fundamental human right in Turkey. Professional legal support is critical for the effective use of this right, particularly in
Right to have an attorney present during statements and interrogations
Access to and evaluation of evidence
Protection of the right to fair trial
Legal consultation and guidance
Alternative Resolution Methods
Modern Turkish criminal law provides alternative resolution methods for certain types of crimes
Mediation
Advance payment
Deferment of public prosecution
Suspension of the pronouncement of judgment
Our Approach as Soylu Law Office
As Soylu Law Office, located in Istanbul, we provide comprehensive legal support to both domestic and foreign clients in the field of criminal law. Our experienced legal team works to protect our clients’ rights at the highest level in all types of criminal cases throughout Turkey. Particularly for our foreign clients, we stand by as a reliable solution partner in complex criminal law processes with our professional translation services that eliminate language barriers and our international law experience.
Our Istanbul office ensures the most effective protection of our clients’ legal rights by offering
Legal consultancy
Multilingual service
International law experience
Professional defense strategies
From our Istanbul office, we continue our dedicated work to protect our clients’ rights and produce effective legal solutions while maintaining our commitment to justice and the rule of law. As Soylu Law Office, we are honored to serve you with our knowledge and experience in Turkish criminal law from our central Istanbul location.
For more detailed information on Criminal Law in Turkey, you can contact us on our contact page.