In criminal matters, legal support is provided during both the investigation and trial stages. Advice and representation focus on the effective exercise of defence rights, procedural safeguards and applicable time limits.
- Defence of suspects and accused persons
- Representation of complainants and victims
- Support during arrest, custody and the taking of statements
- Cases before the Assize Court (Ağır Ceza)
- Cases before the Criminal Court of First Instance (Asliye Ceza)
- Cases before the Juvenile Criminal Court
- Regional appeal (istinaf)
- Cassation to the Court of Cassation (temyiz)
- Sentence-enforcement (infaz) matters
- Objections to pre-trial detention
Defence rights, procedural safeguards and the particular facts of the file are considered at every stage.