What You Need to Know

Attorney Tolga Ersoy answers your questions.

Attorney at Law

An attorney at law is a legal professional who has graduated from a law faculty and is registered with the Bar Association. Only attorneys are authorized to represent clients in courts and other official institutions. The legal profession provides services such as legal consultation, litigation, and contract drafting to ensure the administration of justice.

Criminal Defense Attorney (Serious Felonies)

Courts of Assize (Ağır Ceza Mahkemeleri) are responsible for adjudicating serious offenses under the Turkish Penal Code, particularly crimes such as robbery, fraud, fraudulent bankruptcy, and offenses falling within the scope of counter-terrorism. They also handle cases requiring aggravated life imprisonment and long-term custodial sentences.

Divorce Attorney

Under the Turkish Civil Code, divorce proceedings can be initiated either as uncontested (by agreement) or contested. While uncontested divorces are finalized through a protocol, contested divorces are filed based on more complex grounds, and compensation may be awarded against the at-fault party. Legal representation is crucial for the protection of rights.

Gender Reassignment

Regarding gender reassignment legal processes, many questions arise for transgender individuals undergoing this journey. Your inquiries concerning the legal process of gender change, including where and in which court a case is filed, against whom, the duration of the legal proceedings, referral procedures to hospitals, and how name and gender entries are altered in civil registration records, are addressed considering legal regulations and judicial practices.

Stalking

Stalking is defined as a criminal offense under the Turkish Penal Code, constituting an act that persistently harasses and threatens the safety of the victim. This offense involves pursuing the victim through physical or digital means and mandates a custodial sentence for the perpetrator.

Blackmail Offense

Stalking is defined as a criminal offense under the Turkish Penal Code, constituting an act that persistently harasses and threatens the safety of the victim. This offense involves pursuing the victim through physical or digital means and mandates a custodial sentence for the perpetrator.

Economic Crimes

Economic crimes are violations of law that threaten the economic balance of society and the security of the financial system. Offenses such as tax evasion, money laundering, and financial fraud fall into this category. Preventing these crimes plays a significant role in upholding the rule of law.

Tax Offense

Tax offenses are financial crimes that encompass acts such as tax loss and evasion, for which custodial sentences are prescribed. Tax offenses are serious financial violations defined under Tax Procedure Law No. 213 and require imprisonment.

Assault and Battery / Offense of Causing Bodily Harm

The offense of assault and battery encompasses actions that result in physical harm to an individual. This crime violates the bodily integrity of the victim and is subject to criminal sanctions under the Turkish Penal Code. The manner in which the offense is committed and the harm suffered by the victim are influential in determining the penalty.