{"id":9248,"date":"2025-10-07T22:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T19:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/?post_type=makaleler&p=9248"},"modified":"2025-12-04T21:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:25:38","slug":"criminal-lawyer-turkey-expert-legal-defense-by-mfy-legal","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/criminal-lawyer-turkey-expert-legal-defense-by-mfy-legal\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Lawyer Turkey | Expert Legal Defense by MFY Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trusted Criminal Lawyers in Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facing criminal charges or an investigation in a foreign country can be overwhelming. Turkish criminal law is highly procedural, and every stage \u2014 from police custody to prosecution requires strategic legal representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At MFY Legal | Law Firm <\/strong>, our experienced criminal lawyers in Turkey<\/strong> defend both individuals and corporate clients in all types of criminal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We act swiftly to protect your rights, ensure due process, and guide you through every step \u2014 investigation, indictment, trial, and appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Areas Covered by Our Criminal Defense Lawyers in Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. General Criminal Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our criminal defense lawyers in Turkey<\/strong> handle all cases under the Turkish Penal Code No. 5237<\/strong> and the Criminal Procedure Code No. 5271<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common case areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Fraud, forgery, and embezzlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Defamation, threats, and assault<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Theft, robbery, and cybercrime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Domestic violence and sexual offenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drug possession and trafficking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Homicide, manslaughter, and negligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    ???? Example:<\/em> MFY Legal successfully defended a foreign national accused of commercial fraud, resulting in full acquittal after presenting exculpatory evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Corporate Criminal Law & White-Collar Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Companies and executives may face criminal liability in Turkey for tax, banking, or trade-related violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our white-collar criminal lawyers in Turkey<\/strong> advise and defend corporate clients in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Tax evasion and financial crime investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Money laundering (AML) and compliance matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Customs and import\/export violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Corporate fraud and embezzlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cyber and data-protection breaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      ???? Legal Basis:<\/em> Turkish Penal Code No. 5237<\/strong>, Articles 155\u2013160 (Fraud and Abuse of Trust); Law No. 5549<\/strong> (Prevention of Money Laundering).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      3. Representation During Investigation & Police Custody<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If you are detained or summoned for questioning, your rights begin immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Our criminal attorneys in Turkey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Attend police or prosecutor interrogations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Request translation and interpreter services for foreigners<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ensure statements are taken lawfully and voluntarily<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Apply for release or bail before the Criminal Peace Judge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        ????\ufe0f Case Study:<\/em> A European client detained at Istanbul Airport was released within 24 hours after MFY Legal\u2019s urgent intervention and representation before the prosecutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        4. Criminal Trials, Appeals & Post-Conviction Remedies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        We represent clients before Criminal Courts of First Instance<\/strong>, High Criminal Courts<\/strong>, and the Court of Cassation (Yarg\u0131tay)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Our services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Trial defense and cross-examination strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Filing appeals and cassation petitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sentence reduction, suspension, and probation requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Criminal record deletion applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \u2696\ufe0f Legal Reference:<\/em> Criminal Procedure Code No. 5271<\/strong>, Official Gazette 17.12.2004 \/ 25673<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          5. Interpol, Extradition & International Cases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          MFY Legal also represents clients in cross-border criminal matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Extradition requests and defense before Turkish Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • INTERPOL Red Notice cancellation procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) coordination with foreign authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • International asset freezing and confiscation cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            ???? Case Example:<\/em> MFY Legal achieved removal of an INTERPOL Red Notice for a Gulf-region client after proving lack of dual criminality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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