Criminal Defense & Law

Criminal Law

Criminal investigations and prosecutions may directly affect personal liberty, the right not to be prematurely stigmatised, the rights of victims and the guarantees of a fair trial. The allegation, available evidence, protective measures and procedural deadlines should therefore be assessed together from the outset.

The firm acts as defence counsel for suspects and defendants and represents victims, complainants and participating parties during investigations, trials and appeals.

Scope of Services

Review of investigation files and available evidence

Representation during police or prosecutorial statements and judicial questioning

Applications and objections concerning apprehension, custody, detention and judicial control

Legal review of searches, seizure, interception of communications and other protective measures

Criminal complaints, submission of evidence and requests to expand an investigation

Review of indictments, defence planning and trial preparation

Defence or representation before Turkish criminal courts

Regional appellate, cassation and extraordinary remedies

Case-specific review of sentence enforcement matters

Coordination of service, arrest records, judicial assistance and statements for persons abroad

Initial Contact and Urgent Situations

Where there is a time-critical measure such as apprehension, custody, a statement, judicial questioning, a search or a hearing, the location, file or investigation number, competent authority, current status of the person concerned and any known deadline should be stated at the first contact.

Representation of Victims and Complainants

The legal framing of a complaint, preservation of evidence, assessment of financial and non-financial claims, participation in the investigation and trial, and appeals are handled according to the victim’s specific circumstances.

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