CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
I: THE CRIME OF THEFT (Turkish Penal Code Articles 141-143) Theft is the act of taking movable property belonging to another person from its place without their consent, with the intention of benefiting from it. This... Read More
Active Repentance and Voluntary Withdrawal
What are Effective Repentance and Voluntary Withdrawal? Differences and Consequences in Turkish Criminal Law. Criminal law deals not only with the nature of the act committed, but also with the perpetrator's involvement in the criminal process... Read More
What is Good Conduct Reduction?
What is Good Conduct Reduction? Conditions, Application and Debates Under Article 62 of the Turkish Penal Code. One of the most frequently asked questions in criminal proceedings is about the court's decision regarding the defendant's good conduct reduction... Read More
What is a Public Prosecution?
One of the most frequently encountered terms in Turkish criminal proceedings is **“public prosecution”**. Although it is used interchangeably with criminal prosecution in everyday language, it is actually a public prosecution... Read More
Suspension of Punishment or Conversion to a Fine for the Crime of Persistent Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A – Articles 50 – Articles 51)
Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A) carries a basic sentence of 6 months to 2 years imprisonment, and in aggravated cases, a sentence of 1 to 3 years imprisonment. Where you fall within this range will affect the judicial penalty... Read More
The Crime of Persistent Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A) and the Postponement of the Announcement of the Verdict (HAGB)
Stalking is a crime subject to complaint; the basic penalty is 6 months to 2 years, and in aggravated cases, 1 to 3 years imprisonment. For a suspended sentence to be applied, the imposed sentence must be 2... Read More
The Crime of Persistent Stalking and Concurrence of Offences (Intersection of Article 123/A of the Turkish Penal Code with other offenses)
Stalking, while an independent type of behavior in itself, in practice encompasses threats, insults, disturbing the peace and tranquility of individuals, violating the confidentiality of communication, and infringing on privacy... Read More
Punishment for the Crime of Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A)
Stalking is a distinct type of crime defined for actions that systematically target the victim's privacy and sense of security. The basic penalty is the perpetrator's persistent... Read More
Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A-2 Aggravated Forms of the Crime of Persistent Stalking
The crime of stalking became a separate offense under Article 123/A, added to the Turkish Penal Code in 2022. In its basic form, it carries a sentence of 6 months... Read More
Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A Elements of the Crime of Persistent Stalking
Stalking, as defined in Article 123/A of the Turkish Penal Code in 2022, is a distinct type of crime that punishes continuous and persistent intrusions into a victim's private life. Read More