Criminal Law Articles
Ekim 1, 2026
A foreign suspect does not speak Turkish during a criminal investigation in Turkey. Learn when an interpreter must be provided, who pays the interpreter, what happens […]
Ekim 1, 2026
A foreigner gives a police statement in Turkey but the interpreter translates incorrectly. Learn how to challenge the statement, correct the record and protect defense rights […]
Ekim 1, 2026
A foreign national is asked to sign a Turkish police statement. Learn what to check before signing, interpreter and lawyer rights, incorrect translations, statements made under […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Can Turkish police enter a foreign national’s home without a search warrant? Learn the rules on home searches, emergency situations, search records, seized property, statements and […]
Ekim 1, 2026
A foreign national learns that Turkish police are looking for them. Learn how to identify the investigation, check for an arrest or detention order, protect legal […]
Eylül 16, 2026
Learn what embassy and consulate employees should do after becoming crime victims in Turkey, including criminal complaints, protection measures, evidence preservation, and consular rights. A foreign […]
Eylül 16, 2026
Diplomatic Family Member Accused of a Crime in Turkey: Does Immunity Apply? Learn whether diplomatic family members have immunity from criminal prosecution in Turkey, how status […]
Eylül 16, 2026
Learn when Turkish police may search an embassy employee’s home or vehicle, how diplomatic and consular immunity affect searches, and what legal remedies are available in […]
Eylül 16, 2026
learn how consular immunity works when a consular employee is accused of a crime in Turkey, including arrest, police questioning, official acts, waiver, and criminal defense […]