If you are a suspect or defendant
We identify the accusation and the stage of the file, and assess your defense rights with respect to statements, evidence and measures.
INVESTIGATION · TRIAL · LEGAL REMEDIES
Criminal Law and Criminal Proceedings
Defense of suspects and defendants, victim representation: file-specific legal assessment and follow-up in statements, pretrial detention, trial and appeals.
Request a Consultation on Your Criminal CaseWhat Do We Assess First in Your Criminal Case?
Criminal law support is not limited to a defense at the hearing. Your capacity in the file, the stage of the proceeding, the evidence and approaching time limits shape the first assessment. Defending a suspect or defendant and pursuing a victim’s rights are separate legal needs.
If you are a victim or complainant
We examine the incident, the existing evidence and the need for protection, and identify the complaint, intervention and related requests.
If you have received a judgment or a notification
We check the type of decision and the records of when it was learned and served, and distinguish the available legal remedy from the effect on enforcement.
FROM THE FIRST STATEMENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE DECISION
Our Legal Services in Criminal Law
Each heading opens into an independent guide that explains the relevant procedures and the distinctions to keep in mind. The scope of services is clarified after the file review and acceptance of the matter.
Investigation and measures
Defense counsel in statements and interrogation; legal review of detention in custody, pretrial detention, judicial control, searches and seizures.
Arrest, Detention, Pretrial Detention and Judicial ControlInvestigation and measures guideTrial and defense
Review of the indictment and evidence, defense at the hearing, reconciliation (uzlaştırma), the expedited trial procedure, the simplified trial procedure and deferral of the announcement of the judgment (HAGB).
Trial and defense guideRights of victims and children
Complaint and intervention requests, the need for protection, follow-up of the investigation and safeguards specific to children.
Criminal Report and Complaint: Representation of Victims, Complainants and Intervening PartiesRights of victims and children guideHigh Criminal Court cases and offense types
Defense and victim representation in offenses against persons and property, cybercrime, drug offenses and special criminal laws.
High Criminal Court cases and offense types guideEconomic and corporate criminal law
Criminal disputes connected with company activities, taxes, public office, intellectual property rights, administrative sanctions and special legislation.
Economic and corporate criminal law guideObjection, appeal and cassation
Objection, appeal, appeal to the Court of Cassation, extraordinary legal remedies and compensation claims arising from protective measures.
Objection, appeal and cassation guideEnforcement and criminal record
Sentence enforcement calculation, prison practices, the enforcement judgeship, criminal and archive records, and restoration of rights.
Sentence Enforcement Law, Probation and Prison ProceduresEnforcement and criminal record guideForeign nationals and international procedures
Interpreters, representation, extradition, Interpol and international judicial assistance in criminal files connected with Türkiye.
INTERPOL Red Notices, Extradition and International Criminal CooperationForeign nationals and international procedures guide
Which Criminal Cases and Disputes Do We Handle?
The nature of the offense, the capacity of the person and the competent authority are determined together. Not all of the matters below are heard by a High Criminal Court; a distinction is made between criminal courts of first instance (asliye ceza), High Criminal Courts and specially authorized authorities.
Offenses against persons
Property and the digital environment
Economic and public activity
Special areas of crime
Professional and sectoral liability
Other sanction procedures
A Work Plan Specific to Your File
Situation and priority
Your capacity, the accusation, existing decisions, the date of the procedure and urgent needs are identified.
File and evidence
The accessible records are reviewed; evidence for and against, and missing investigations, are assessed.
Application and representation
The defense, evidence request or objection is prepared for the appropriate authority and according to procedure; the procedures are followed.
Decision and next step
Developments and the effects of the decision are explained; the need for a legal remedy and for enforcement is assessed separately.
What becomes clear at the end of the consultation?
The current stage, the approaching procedure, missing documents and the legal routes to be assessed are identified. The scope of representation, the attorney’s fee and costs that may arise separately are explained. No commitment to a result is given; representation begins after acceptance of the matter and the necessary authorization. Opposing interests in the same dispute are not represented together.
Preparing for the First Consultation on a Criminal Case
Priority information and documents
- The file number, the prosecutor’s office or court, and your capacity in the file.
- The summons, the statement or interrogation record, the indictment or the decision; all that exist.
- The service envelope, the service receipt (mazbata), the UETS evidence record and the date of the approaching procedure.
- A short sequence of events, lawfully obtained documents and witness details.
- If applicable, needs relating to detention in custody or pretrial detention, health, an interpreter or secure communication.
Criminal Files Connected with Türkiye, Handled from Antalya
Güneş & Güneş Law Firm assesses legal needs in criminal investigations and cases from its base in Antalya. For files outside Antalya, the competent authority, representation and the plan of action are determined separately; the scope of the service is not assumed from the city you are in.
Communication in Turkish, English, German and Russian helps foreign clients understand the file and prepare documents. Procedures that require a court interpreter are carried out under their own rules.
Frequently Asked Questions about Criminal Defense
At what stage can a criminal defense lawyer help?
Legal support may be assessed starting before a statement and through the investigation, protective measures, the trial, legal remedies and enforcement. Stating the current stage and the approaching procedure in your inquiry makes it easier to set priorities.
I have been summoned to give a statement; what should I prepare first?
Share the summons, the capacity in which you were summoned, the unit, the file number and the date of the procedure. Preserve the existing documents. The rights and obligations of a suspect and of a witness are not the same.
Does a pretrial detention order mean the offense has been established?
No. Pretrial detention is a protective measure, not a judgment of conviction. Its statutory conditions and proportionality are examined on the basis of concrete grounds; release or acceptance of an objection cannot be guaranteed.
Is legal representation also offered to complainants?
Yes. Representation of victims and of persons harmed by the offense may be assessed within the scope of the criminal report, evidence requests, follow-up of the investigation, intervention, the need for protection and related applications.
What can I do if I cannot afford an attorney?
In criminal procedure, there are statutory conditions for the appointment of defense counsel and representatives, on request or mandatory. Information on the procedure can be obtained from the relevant judicial authority or the bar association. This appointment is not the same as representation undertaken with the firm under a private fee agreement.
Does HAGB mean acquittal?
No. HAGB differs from acquittal and from suspension of the sentence. Its conditions and the route of application are assessed in light of the current legislation, the date of the decision and the transitional provisions.
Is reconciliation applied in all criminal files?
No. Whether the offense falls within its scope, the parties and the other statutory conditions are examined. Withdrawal of the complaint, reconciliation and effective repentance (etkin pişmanlık) are not procedures that can be used in place of one another.
How long does it take to reach a decision in a criminal case?
The needs of the investigation, the evidence, experts, detention, service of documents and legal remedies affect the duration. No fixed date for a result and no success rate is given before the file is seen.
How is the attorney’s fee determined?
It is explained after assessing the stage and scope of the matter and the need for hearings and applications. The private attorney’s fee is separate from expenses such as litigation and translation costs; the procedures to be undertaken are clarified by a written scope.
How can I share documents securely?
First report the subject and stage of the file and the time-sensitive procedure. Send sensitive documents through a channel confirmed with the firm. Do not share your e-Devlet, UYAP, bank or UETS passwords; do not alter the originals of documents or the digital records.
Can I apply from outside Antalya or from abroad?
For files connected with Türkiye, a first consultation can be arranged by phone or online. Attendance at hearings and judicial procedures, and the requirements for a power of attorney and translation, are determined according to the file; a remote consultation does not mean every procedure can be carried out remotely.
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TELL US THE STAGE OF YOUR FILE
Let’s Discuss Your Criminal Case
In your first message, it is enough to state the subject, the current stage and the approaching date. Let us decide together how to share sensitive documents.
Legal Basis
Depending on the stage of the file and the request, the following provisions are assessed together.
This content is general information. Information and documents you share are kept confidential and used for legal assessment and within the agreed scope of service. An inquiry alone does not create an attorney–client relationship and does not stop time limits. The legal conditions of the specific matter are reviewed separately.