Archive for Criminal Law

Penalties for Negligent Homicide in Turkey

Negligent homicide is one of the most consequential offenses in Turkish criminal law, carrying serious prison sentences even when the defendant had no intention of causing death. Under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), a person who causes the death of...

The Crime of Blackmail (Extortion) in Turkish Law

Blackmail is one of the most psychologically coercive offenses in the Turkish criminal justice system. Defined and penalized under Article 107 of the Turkish Penal Code (Law No. 5237), it occupies a distinct position among crimes against personal liberty, functioning...

Fraud in Turkey: Criminal Liability Under the TPC

Fraud is one of the most frequently prosecuted property offenses under Turkish criminal law. Unlike theft or robbery, which involve direct physical interference with another person’s belongings, fraud operates through deception — the offender manipulates the victim’s perception of reality...