Introduction Effective remorse in Turkish drug crimes is one of the most important legal mechanisms that may reduce or even eliminate criminal punishment in narcotics-related cases. Under Turkish criminal law, drug offences are treated as serious crimes against public health and public order. However, the Turkish Penal Code also recognizes that a suspect or defendant […]
Introduction Foreign nationals in Turkey may face serious legal consequences if they are accused of drug-related offences. Turkish drug laws are strict, and the criminal justice system treats narcotic and stimulant substance offences as crimes affecting public health, public security and social order. A foreigner who is caught with a substance that is legal or […]
Introduction Probation for drug use in Turkey is one of the most important legal mechanisms under Turkish criminal law. Although drug use, drug possession, purchasing or accepting narcotic or stimulant substances for personal use is a criminal offence, Turkish law does not always proceed directly to a criminal trial. Instead, Article 191 of the Turkish […]
Introduction The difference between drug possession and drug trafficking under Turkish law is one of the most important issues in narcotics-related criminal cases. Although both offences concern narcotic or stimulant substances, their legal consequences are completely different. A case classified as drug possession for personal use may result in probation, treatment and postponement of prosecution, […]
Introduction Drug trafficking charges in Turkey are among the most serious criminal accusations under Turkish criminal law. Turkish courts and prosecution authorities treat drug trafficking not merely as an individual offence, but as a crime affecting public health, public safety and social order. For this reason, investigations involving narcotic or stimulant substances are usually handled […]
Introduction Drug possession in Turkey is a serious criminal matter. Turkish law does not treat drug possession merely as a private lifestyle issue; it is regulated as an offence affecting public health, public order and social welfare. Even where the substance is possessed only for personal use, the person may still face a criminal investigation, […]
Introduction Drug law in Turkey is one of the strictest and most sensitive areas of Turkish criminal law. Turkish legislation does not treat narcotics offences merely as individual acts. Instead, drug-related crimes are considered offences against public health, public order and social safety. For this reason, Turkish courts, public prosecutors and law enforcement authorities approach […]
Introduction Constitutional remedies against public authority in Türkiye are essential for the protection of fundamental rights, the rule of law and the accountability of the State. Public authorities exercise wide powers in daily life: they issue administrative decisions, impose fines, restrict rights, regulate businesses, conduct criminal investigations, collect taxes, decide residence and deportation matters, regulate […]
Introduction The enforcement of Constitutional Court judgments in Türkiye is one of the most important issues in Turkish constitutional law. A constitutional court judgment is meaningful only if it is implemented effectively. If constitutional judgments remain on paper, constitutional rights become theoretical, judicial review loses authority and the rule of law is weakened. The Constitutional […]
Introduction Constitutional guarantees in Turkish criminal proceedings are essential safeguards against arbitrary prosecution, unlawful detention, unfair trial and disproportionate punishment. Criminal proceedings are among the strongest expressions of state power. Through criminal justice, the State may investigate individuals, restrict liberty, search private spaces, seize property, collect evidence, prosecute, convict and impose penalties. For this reason, […]