What is criminal capacity and does it differ according to age? Criminal law stipulates that the perpetrator must have “criminal capacity” in order for an act to be accepted as a crime and for this act to be punished. Criminal capacity means that the person has the ability to perceive the legal meaning and consequences...

What is HAGB Decision? Does it work on criminal record? Conditions, Consequences and Ways of Appeal In our legal system, there are various institutions in order to give the defendant a second chance and to reintegrate him/her into society, especially in light and medium offences. One of these institutions is the “Suspension of the Announcement...

What is Serial Procedure? Faster Trial and Penalty Reduction Opportunity The “Speedy Trial Procedure”, which was introduced to the Turkish criminal justice system in 2019 with Article 250 added to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CPC), is an innovative practice introduced to speed up the proceedings, reduce the workload of the justice system and provide...

Can the police search my house or car? Detailed Guide to Search Warrants and Legal Requirements Search is an important protection measure used in criminal procedure law in order to obtain evidence or to apprehend the perpetrator of a crime. However, since it directly restricts fundamental rights and freedoms such as the right to privacy,...

Does the withdrawal of the complaint dismiss the case? Which offences does it apply to? Comprehensive Analysis In criminal law proceedings, one of the most important rights you have as a victim of a crime or as a person harmed by a crime is the “right of complaint”. However, as well as the exercise of...

What is a Judicial Fine? Will it be converted to imprisonment if not paid? Comprehensive Guide A judicial fine is a type of sanction stipulated by the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) and can be imposed as an alternative to imprisonment or together with imprisonment. In modern criminal law, the imposition of judicial fines has become...

In which cases is an arrest warrant issued? Comprehensive Guide to Objection to Detention and Your Rights Arrest is one of the most severe protection measures applied in criminal procedure law. This measure, which restricts the freedom of the person, is not a punishment, but a temporary measure to ensure the healthy conduct of the...

Investigation and Prosecution in Criminal Procedure: Stages, Differences and Your Rights Criminal proceedings are a complex process that extends from the emergence of a suspicion of a criminal offence to the evaluation of this suspicion by the judicial organs and the conclusion of a judgement. The two main pillars of this process are the “investigation”...

How to Open a Criminal Case? Detailed Guide to Investigation and Prosecution Processes A criminal case is a legal process that begins with the allegation that an offence has been committed and ends with the punishment or acquittal of the perpetrator. This process can have serious consequences that can deeply affect the lives of individuals....

What is Criminal Law? Basic Principles and Scope You Need to Know Criminal law is a branch of public law that regulates which acts constitute offences, the sanctions (penalties) to be applied to these offences and how these sanctions will be executed in order to protect the order and security of a society and the...