WHO IS THE VICTIM? VICTIM'S RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND TRIALS
Who is the Victim? What are the Rights of the Victim in a Criminal Investigation and Trial? The commission of a crime does not only disrupt public order; it often involves the physical integrity of a person,... Read More
What should victims of fraud do? Can the money be recovered?
Introduction “It happened suddenly, I didn’t understand.” Almost all victims of fraud describe the process with this sentence. Fake sales online, phone calls from people impersonating police officers/prosecutors... Read More
Dismissal of Public Prosecution
In criminal proceedings, "dismissal" means that there is no longer any legal benefit in continuing the public prosecution, or that one of the grounds for termination explicitly stipulated by law has occurred. Read More
Participation in Public Prosecution (Intervention)
Participation in public prosecution (intervention) is when a person directly harmed by the crime, or their legal representative, requests the status of "participant" from the court during the prosecution phase. The participant; evidence... 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
The Right of the Victim to Request a Lawyer in Stalking Crimes (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A)
Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A) is a crime subject to complaint and is within the scope of mediation. The victim is represented by a lawyer of their choice from the beginning of the investigation until the judgment becomes final... Read More
Procedural Rules and Competent Court in the Crime of Stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A)
Summary: Persistent stalking (Turkish Penal Code Article 123/A) is subject to complaint, falls within the scope of mediation, and as a rule, the Magistrates' Criminal Court has jurisdiction. The basic type is a simplified trial (6 months–2 years)... 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