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Criminal LawJune 3, 2026

The Offence of Purchasing, Accepting, Possessing, or Using Narcotic or Stimulant Substances for Personal Use (Article 191 of the Turkish Penal Code)

The offence of purchasing, accepting, possessing, or using narcotic or stimulant substances for personal use is regulated under Article 191 of the Turkish Penal Code and is primarily aimed at combating addiction and protecting public health. This article examines the elements of the offence, the distinction between possession for personal use and drug trafficking, the deferment of public prosecution, probation measures, effective remorse provisions, and the relevant case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay).

Criminal LawMarch 15, 2026

The Offence of Selling, Purchasing, or Accepting Property Obtained Through Crime

The offence of selling, purchasing, or accepting property obtained through crime is a criminal offence aimed at preventing the unlawful transfer and circulation of property derived from criminal activity. This article examines, within the scope of Article 165 of the Turkish Penal Code, the elements of the offence, the applicable sanctions, the requirement of intent, the aggravated forms of the offence, and the relevant case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay).

Criminal LawMarch 4, 2026

Violation of the Inviolability of the Home

The offence of violation of the inviolability of the home is regulated under Article 116 of the Turkish Penal Code and aims to protect the inviolability of individuals’ residences and workplaces. The offence occurs when a person enters another’s residence or workplace without consent, or refuses to leave despite being requested to do so after entering with consent. This article examines the elements of the offence, the applicable sanctions, and the relevant case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay).

Criminal LawMarch 4, 2026

The Offence of Insult

The offence of insult is regulated under Article 125 of the Turkish Penal Code and aims to protect an individual’s honour, dignity, and reputation. The offence may be constituted where a person attributes to another a specific act capable of undermining that person’s honour and esteem, or where a person attacks another’s reputation through abusive language. This article examines in detail the constitutive elements of the offence, the applicable sanction, the statutory time limit for filing a complaint, and the relevant case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay).

Criminal LawJanuary 14, 2026

Offense of Fraud

The offense of fraud is regulated under Articles 157 and 158 of the Turkish Penal Code and consists of obtaining an unjust benefit by deceiving the victim through fraudulent acts. While the basic form of the offense is punishable by imprisonment from one to five years, the penalty is aggravated where the offense is committed through information systems or to the detriment of public institutions and organizations. This article addresses the general legal definitions of the offense, as well as certain aggravating and mitigating circumstances, in light of the precedents of the Court of Cassation.