As your trusted legal partner, we are here to assist your legal needs. One of the most common legal assistance is for the foreigners when they commit crime in Turkey. In most cases these crimes are minor offenses and can be overcomed very easily by us as a criminal lawyer in Turkey.
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One of the most common legal assistance needs arises when a foreigner commits a crime in Turkey or finds themselves in a criminal situation. It is important to get legal assistance and hire a criminal lawyer in Turkey when you find yourself in a criminal situation because the criminal procedures for foreigners in Turkey may not be easy. Even if in most cases the crime is a minor offense, in order to get the best outcome you need an experienced English speaking criminal lawyer in Turkey.
Criminal procedures for foreigners in Turkey are regulated under Criminal Law Act 5237. These procedures may vary depending on the crime.
Minor offenses like drunk driving and traffic accidents with minor injuries can be handled by fast trial procedures. There may not be a risk of custody. These cases are the majority of the crimes committed by foreigners in Turkey.
Even in these cases, to get the best outcome, you need an experienced lawyer in Turkey in order to communicate with the authorities.
Major offenses are far more different than the others in Turkey. Crimes like smuggling and drug dealing have different criminal procedures. A criminal court is set for these crimes, and the likelihood of custody is high.
As your trusted legal partner and criminal lawyer in Turkey, we offer premium assistance in criminal cases. We are experienced in the criminal procedures for foreigners in Turkey.
For the minor offenses committed by foreigners in Turkey, we deal with the authorities and communicate mutually to get the best outcome. In these cases, a minor fine is our goal, and we achieve this outcome in most cases.
For the major offenses, first, we address the custody issue and get our client out of custody. We also communicate with your family and your Embassy. A good defense plan will grant your acquittal.
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FAQ
What are the minor offenses in Turkey?
These are regulated under Criminal Law Act 5237. Drunk driving, car accidents with minor injuries, minor bodily harm etc.
Can I go back to my country before my trial is over in Turkey?
For the minor cases after the first statement to legal authoroties most cases you will be free to go anywhere. But for the major cases going abroad may be limited by the court. In these cases we object for the limitation.
What are my rights in criminal procedures for foreigners in Turkey?
Like most of the modern world also in Turkey you have legal rights. You may call your family immidiately, you have rights not to make statement without a criminal lawyer, you may ask for health care.
How much does it cost for foreign criminal cases?
It depends on the crime commited by the foreigner in Turkey. Minor offense or major offense will be the basic difference for the legal assistance cost.