Criminal Law Articles

Ekim 22, 2026
Foreign Suspect Says They Did Not Know What Was Inside a Package: How Is Criminal Intent Proven in Turkey? (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreign suspect in Turkey says they did not know a package contained illegal goods. Learn how Turkish criminal courts assess intent, knowledge, possession, messages, delivery […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Package Containing Illegal Items Is Sent to a Foreigner in Turkey: Can the Recipient Be Prosecuted? (2026 Updated Guide)
Can a foreigner be prosecuted in Turkey when an illegal item is discovered in a package addressed to them? Learn how knowledge, intent, delivery records, messages, […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Illegal Items Found in a Foreigner’s Rental Car in Turkey: Can the Driver Be Held Responsible? (2026 Updated Guide)
Turkish police find illegal items in a rental car driven by a foreign national. Learn whether the driver can be held responsible, how knowledge and possession […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreigner Is Present When Illegal Items Are Found in a Shared Apartment: Who Is Criminally Responsible? (2026 Updated Guide)
Illegal items are found in a shared apartment in Turkey while a foreign national is present. Learn how possession, knowledge, control, fingerprints, digital evidence, witness statements […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreigner Is in the Same Car as a Criminal Suspect in Turkey: Can They Be Detained or Prosecuted? (2026 Updated Guide)
Can a foreigner be detained or prosecuted simply because they were travelling in the same car as a criminal suspect in Turkey? Learn about reasonable suspicion, […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreign Guest Is Detained During a Police Raid in Turkey: Can Mere Presence Lead to Criminal Charges? (2026 Updated Guide)
Can a foreign guest be detained simply for being present during a police raid in Turkey? Learn about detention, searches, possession, witness evidence, digital evidence and […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreigner Arrested During a Hotel Identity Check in Turkey: What Should They Do? (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreign national is arrested during a hotel identity check in Turkey. Learn what may cause the arrest, the foreigner’s rights, interpreter and lawyer rights, passport […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreigner Detained During a Traffic Stop in Turkey Because of an Old Case: Legal Remedies (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreign national may unexpectedly be detained during a traffic stop in Turkey because of an old criminal case, arrest record or court decision. Learn how […]
Ekim 22, 2026
Foreigner Taken Into Custody During a Routine Identity Check in Turkey: What Happens Next? (2026 Updated Guide)
What happens when a foreign national is taken into custody during a routine identity check in Turkey? Learn about identity verification, criminal custody, immigration checks, interpreter […]