Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Litigation Process in Istanbul

criminal defense lawyers, we meticulously examine cases brought by the prosecution against those who have committed crimes. in Istanbul that handle criminal cases are listed below:

• High Criminal Court.
• Criminal Court of First Instance.

In addition to the main courts, there are also courts that handle other criminal cases depending on the nature of the crime and the specific circumstances of the perpetrators. These are listed below:

• juvenile court
• Juvenile Criminal Court
• Intellectual and industrial property criminal court

In addition, investigation decisions are made by the Magistrates' Court.

Criminal Case Process

In criminal cases, if there is insufficient evidence against the opposing party, the indictment is requested to be returned to the prosecutor's office within a period of 15 days. The prosecutor's office has the right to appeal this decision. Alternatively, the prosecutor's office can reopen the case after completing the necessary evidence. After the court approves everything, preparations are made for the trial date. That is, the trial date is determined, and the plaintiff and defendant are summoned. If the plaintiff is in custody, a notification is sent to the prison to bring them to court.

Events that lead to crime

criminal defense lawyers in Istanbul, we thoroughly investigate the crimes that give rise to criminal proceedings. These are listed below:

• The crime of robbery (extortion),
• The crime of intentional homicide,
• The crime of aggravated assault resulting in serious injury,
• Causing death through negligence,
• The crime of extortion,
• The crime of embezzlement,
• The crime of bribery,
• The crime of forgery of official documents,
• The crime of aggravated fraud,
• Fraudulent bankruptcy crime.
• Crimes against the symbols of state sovereignty and the dignity of its organs,
• Crimes against the constitutional order and its functioning,
• Crimes against national defense,
• Crimes against state secrets and espionage,

End of Case

In Istanbul, criminal cases are concluded with a verdict. A verdict signifies the end of the trial process. Criminal defense lawyers conduct all necessary research and investigations leading up to this point, assisting in the finalization of the verdict. The types of verdicts listed below are as follows:

• Acquittal
• No grounds for punishment
• Conviction
• Ordering a security measure
• Dismissal of the case
• Dismissal of the case