Serious Crime Defense
Homicide, intentional injury, armed robbery, and other heavy criminal court cases, with defense planning based on the file.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Gaziantep
Criminal defense for serious crimes, fraud, cybercrime, drug offenses, detention, and statement stages in Gaziantep.
Serious criminal cases in Gaziantep are heard before heavy criminal courts where applicable. You have the right to a lawyer from detention and statement stages; early legal support can affect detention and defense strategy.
Areas of Practice
Fraud & Cybercrime
Fraud, embezzlement, online scams, identity theft, and computer crimes, including victim representation and defense.
Drug Offenses
Possession, trafficking, and manufacturing allegations, reviewed from initial detention through appeal stages.
Sexual Offenses
Sensitive defense in serious cases, victim representation, restraining orders, and child protection proceedings.
Traffic Crimes
Driving under influence, reckless driving causing injury, hit-and-run, and license revocation appeals.
Detention and Interrogation
Attorney assistance for arrest, police interrogation, and pretrial detention proceedings.
Criminal Procedure in Gaziantep
- Investigation and Statement: Rights are protected during detention and statement stages, and the defense is shaped from the beginning.
- Indictment and Trial: If the indictment is accepted, the prosecution phase begins before the competent criminal court.
- Defense, Evidence, and Hearings: Favorable evidence, witness issues, and expert objections are assessed and presented during hearings.
- Decision and Legal Remedies: After judgment, appeal and cassation options are reviewed according to the file.
Useful Documents
- •Identity document or passport
- •Notification, indictment, detention, or arrest report, if available
- •Investigation and case file documents when access is available
- •Favorable evidence, documents, photos, video, or digital records
- •Witness information, if any
Timing
- Investigation
- Timing depends on the file; detention periods are limited by law.
- Trial
- Timing varies by the alleged offense, evidence status, expert review, witnesses, and court workload.
Criminal Law Services in Gaziantep
Heavy Criminal Court Cases
Serious allegations such as homicide, intentional injury, robbery, and qualified fraud may require defense before heavy criminal courts. The file should be reviewed through evidence, intent, causation, and procedural safeguards.
- •Homicide and intentional injury files require assessment of self-defense, intent, fault, and causation.
- •Property-related crimes such as theft or robbery often turn on physical evidence and witness statements.
- •Public-office allegations require review of duty scope, authority, and administrative records.
Cybercrime and Technology Cases
Cybercrime allegations may involve digital evidence, account ownership, IP records, social media content, personal data, and fraud-related qualifications under Turkish criminal law.
- •Internet fraud and online transaction allegations.
- •Cyber harassment, threats, and social media-based offenses.
- •Personal data and digital evidence issues, including KVKK-related allegations.
Drug Offense Cases
Drug cases require careful distinction between possession for personal use and trafficking-related allegations. The legal qualification affects the court, potential sanctions, and defense route.
- •Drug trafficking and organized or cross-border allegations.
- •Use, possession, treatment, probation, and file-specific mitigation issues.
Fraud and Deception Cases
Fraud allegations require close review of intent, benefit, deception, victim statements, payment flow, and whether the alleged act fits simple or qualified fraud provisions.
Objections to Detention
Detention decisions have serious consequences. Objections and release requests are assessed through evidence status, risk of flight, risk of evidence tampering, and proportionality.
Defense Rights
The Criminal Procedure Code protects the right to remain silent, receive attorney assistance, review evidence within legal limits, and challenge decisions through legal remedies.
- •Right to remain silent during statement and interrogation.
- •Right to attorney assistance at each stage of the accusation.
- •Right to review evidence where legally permitted.
- •Right to object, appeal, and seek higher court review.
Related Legal Guides
Criminal Case Guide in Turkish
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Heavy Criminal Court Guide in Turkish
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Drug Offense Case Guide in Turkish
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Fraud Case Guide in Turkish
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Cybercrime Guide in Turkish
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Criminal Complaint Guide in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
I was just arrested. What do I do?+
Call us immediately at +90 552 692 90 90. You have the right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present during interrogation. Do not sign anything without legal counsel.
Do you handle cases for foreigners under Turkish criminal law?+
Yes. We represent foreign nationals, including those in deportation proceedings or with translation needs (English/Arabic supported).
How much does criminal defense cost?+
Fees vary based on case complexity, including investigation, court hearings, and appeals. Initial request triage is available through Zek.AI; legal consultation and defense fees are discussed after case scope is reviewed.
Can a non-prosecution decision or acquittal be possible?+
It depends on the file. A non-prosecution decision may be issued if there is insufficient suspicion during investigation. Acquittal may be possible if legal elements are not proven or the act is not established.
Can a detention order be challenged?+
Yes. A detention order can be challenged within legal periods, and release requests may be submitted during the proceedings. The court reviews evidence, flight risk, and proportionality.
Why is early attorney support important during investigation?+
Statement, search, seizure, and evidence collection often occur during investigation. Early defense planning can protect procedural rights and help organize favorable evidence.
Urgent Criminal Defense Review
If you or a loved one has been detained or called for a statement, early legal review helps protect procedural rights and organize the defense file.
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