Assault Cases in Turkey

Being accused of assault (attacking or hurting someone) can lead to charges ranging from fairly minor to very serious. A criminal lawyer who speaks the accused person's language can play a key part in how the case ends.

How it works

• The accused person, or a family member, contacts a criminal defence lawyer.
• The lawyer goes to the police station to support and advise the person and protect their rights from the start.
• Once charges are made, the lawyer studies them and discusses them with the person.
• The lawyer may talk with the prosecutor (the official who brings the case) to seek a lighter penalty, and looks at the evidence to present the case to the court in the best possible light.
• The lawyer stays with the person until the end of the case, including in court, and keeps them updated.

Why it helps

Experienced help can sometimes lead to lighter charges or a finding of not guilty, and makes a stressful and confusing process easier to handle.