What is Criminal Law?
Criminal law is the branch of law that regulates acts that constitute crimes and the penalties to be given to these acts in order to protect social order. This field covers both substantive criminal law (crimes and penalties) and procedural criminal law (criminal procedure).
Criminal law plays a critical role in ensuring social peace and security while protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals. In the modern legal system, it operates within the framework of basic principles such as the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and the right to defense.
Legal support in criminal activities
Our Criminal Law Service Areas
Defense in Criminal Cases
Defendant defense and victim representation services in criminal cases.
Our Services:
- Defense during investigation phase
- Defense during prosecution phase
- Appeal and appellate applications
- Victim representation
- Crime reporting and complaint
Economic Crimes
Expert legal support in economic crimes encountered in commercial life.
Areas of Expertise:
- Fraud crimes
- Forgery crimes
- Tax crimes
- Banking crimes
- Capital market crimes
Criminal Trial Process
1. Investigation Phase
It is the process from the emergence of crime suspicion to the acceptance of the indictment. This phase is conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Procedures in Investigation Phase:
- Receiving crime reports and complaints
- Evidence collection activities
- Taking suspect statements
- Hearing victims and witnesses
- Expert examination
- Protective measures such as search and seizure
2. Prosecution Phase
It is the process from the acceptance of the indictment to the final judgment. This phase is conducted by the court.
Features of Prosecution Phase:
- Public hearings
- Adversarial trial principle
- Orality and immediacy
- Discussion of evidence before the court
- Exercise of right to defense
Basic Criminal Law Principles
Presumption of Innocence
A person is considered innocent until their guilt is established by final judgment. This principle is one of the cornerstones of criminal procedure.
Principle of Legality
According to the principle "crimes and punishments can only be established by law", an act must be previously defined in law to be considered a crime.
Right to Fair Trial
Everyone has the right to be tried by an independent and impartial court within a reasonable time.
Right to Defense
The right of the suspect and defendant to defend themselves is an indispensable element of criminal procedure.
Types of Crimes and Penalties
Crimes Against Persons
Crimes Against Right to Life
- Intentional killing
- Negligent killing
- Suicide assistance
- Abortion
Crimes Against Bodily Integrity
- Intentional injury
- Negligent injury
- Torture
- Torment
Crimes Against Property
Theft and Robbery
- Theft
- Robbery
- Extortion
- Breach of trust
Fraud
- Simple fraud
- Qualified fraud
- Fraud using information systems
- Credit card fraud
Economic Crimes and Commercial Criminal Law
Economic crimes are becoming increasingly complex in the modern business world. Expert legal support is critical in this area.
Tax Crimes
- Tax evasion
- Violation of tax confidentiality
- Accounting fraud
- Issuing and using fake documents
Banking Crimes
- Credit fraud
- Fake credit card use
- Money laundering
- Disclosure of bank secrets
Capital Market Crimes
- Market fraud
- Insider trading
- Market manipulation
- Providing misleading information
Protective Measures in Criminal Law
Measures Restricting Personal Freedom
- Detention: The most severe protective measure
- Judicial Control: Alternative protective measure
- Apprehension: Temporary protective measure
- Custody: Measure applied by law enforcement
Measures Related to Property
- Search
- Seizure
- Prohibition of seizure
- Precautionary measure
Our Defense Services in Criminal Law
Defense During Investigation Phase
The investigation phase is one of the most critical periods of a criminal case. Defense support received at this stage can significantly affect the course of the case.
Our Services:
- Being present during suspect interrogation
- File examination and legal evaluation
- Evidence collection and defense strategy development
- Objection to protective measures
- Negotiation and reconciliation with prosecutor's office
Defense During Prosecution Phase
Effective defense at the court stage is critical for exercising the right to a fair trial.
Our Services:
- Preparing defense petitions
- Representation in hearings
- Witness examination and expert requests
- Submitting legal opinions
- Making final defense
Legal Remedies and Higher Court Applications
Appeal
It is the application made to the regional court of appeals against first instance court decisions.
Cassation
It is the application made to the Supreme Court against appeal court decisions.
Correction of Decision
It is the application made to correct material errors in finalized decisions.
Renewal of Trial
It is an extraordinary legal remedy application against finalized decisions.
Why Expert Lawyer in Criminal Law?
Expertise and Experience
We serve with our experienced lawyer team specialized in criminal law.
24/7 Service
We provide 24/7 accessible service in emergency situations.
Confidentiality
We show absolute respect for client confidentiality and strictly adhere to the principle of confidentiality.
Effective Defense
We develop and implement the most effective defense strategy in each case.
