Introduction One of the most important questions in Turkish drug law is whether the accused person possessed drugs for personal use or for trafficking purposes. This distinction is not a technical detail; it directly affects the legal qualification of the act, the possible penalty, the defense strategy, and the overall outcome of the case. Under […]
Introduction Drug offenses are among the most serious and frequently prosecuted crimes under Turkish criminal law. Due to Turkey’s geographical position between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, drug-related crimes often have both domestic and international dimensions. Turkish law adopts a strict approach toward the production, possession, sale, transportation, and trafficking of narcotic or psychotropic […]