Introduction Fair trial rights are fundamental in every criminal case, but they become especially important in Turkish drug offense cases. Drug-related accusations may lead to serious criminal penalties, pre-trial detention, probation obligations, deportation, entry bans, and long-term consequences for foreign defendants. For this reason, the legal process must respect the rights of the accused at […]
Introduction Drug-related crimes are often concealed and organized, making them difficult to detect through conventional investigative methods. As a result, legal systems grant law enforcement authorities specific powers such as search, seizure, and surveillance. In Turkey, these measures are regulated under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CMK) and are widely used in drug investigations. However, […]
1. Legal Basis of Evidence Law in Turkey Evidence law in Turkey is mainly codified in the: These laws define which facts need to be proven, what constitutes valid evidence, and how courts must evaluate them. 2. Fundamental Principles a. Burden of Proof (İspat Yükü) b. Free Evaluation of Evidence (Hakimin Takdir Yetkisi) c. Legality […]