Criminal Law

Criminal Defence in Turkish Proceedings from Germany

Turkish Criminal Law for Turks Abroad — What to do if you receive a Summons or Arrest Warrant?

If you live in Mannheim, Heidelberg or the Rhine-Neckar region and have received a summons, arrest warrant or Interpol notice from Turkey, you are facing a serious legal challenge. Turkish criminal law differs fundamentally from German law — without expert guidance you risk severe consequences, even if you never set foot in Turkey.

An ongoing criminal case in Turkey can have far-reaching consequences: restrictions on passport renewal, problems entering Turkey, extradition requests or entries in the international wanted persons system (Interpol). Time is critical — the sooner you act, the better your chances.

Avukat Hasan Doğru is a member of the Ankara Bar and advises exclusively on Turkish law. We represent you fully in Turkish criminal proceedings — without your personal presence in Turkey.

What we do for you:

Have you received documents from Turkey and don't know what to do? We analyse your situation immediately and confidentially — check whether an arrest warrant or travel ban exists, explain the consequences and determine the next step together. Do not act before speaking with us.

We take on full defence in Turkish criminal proceedings — from the first statement through to judgment and, if necessary, appeal. With a litigation power of attorney we represent you before Turkish criminal courts without you needing to appear in Turkey personally. We know Turkish criminal procedure law (CMK) and use every legal option in your defence.

An Interpol Red Notice can restrict your freedom of travel across all 196 member states — causing you to be detained at every border crossing. We examine the legality of the notice, apply for deletion or suspension with the Interpol Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) and represent you before Interpol and Turkish authorities.

If Turkey makes a formal extradition request to Germany, fast action and specialist representation in both countries is critical. We coordinate simultaneously with German authorities and Turkish courts, examine the admissibility of the request and do everything possible to protect your rights.

Drug offences under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) carry severe custodial sentences — depending on the offence, from several years to life imprisonment. We advise you on your rights, possible grounds for sentence reduction and represent you decisively before Turkish criminal courts.

Fraud and breach of trust charges under Turkish criminal law require a differentiated and careful defence strategy. We analyse the facts fully, secure exculpatory evidence and represent you assertively in Turkish criminal proceedings.

Have you yourself been the victim of a crime in Turkey — fraud, extortion, theft, assault? You can also file a criminal complaint from Germany. We draft and submit the Suç Duyurusu to the competent Turkish public prosecutor's office and pursue the proceedings on your behalf.

Many German-Turks travel to Turkey without knowing they are wanted for outstanding military service. Bakaya (desertion) or Yoklama Kaçağı (evasion of registration) can result in immediate arrest at the airport. We clarify your military service status through official channels, resolve outstanding obligations and enable you to travel to Turkey safely.

The Turkish Penal Code imposes increasingly strict penalties for online defamation (TCK Art. 125), social media libel and privacy violations — even when the persons concerned live abroad. We represent you as defendant or victim in Turkish internet crime proceedings.

In Turkey, even social media posts or messages in group chats can lead to criminal prosecution. If you are being prosecuted for insulting the state (TCK Art. 301), terrorism propaganda (TMK Art. 7/2) or similar offences, we stand by you with specialised expertise.

What to do when you receive a summons from Turkey?

Many people make the same mistake: they travel to Turkey without knowing whether an arrest warrant exists. This can result in immediate arrest at the airport.

The correct steps:

Step 1 — Do not travel to Turkey until your status is clarified.

Step 2 — Contact us immediately. We check whether an arrest warrant, travel ban or Interpol notice exists.

Step 3 — We analyse the underlying proceedings and explain your options.

Step 4 — We develop a strategy together — defence, statement or discontinuation.

Step 5 — We represent you fully before Turkish authorities and courts — by power of attorney, without your presence.

Why Doğru Kanzlei for Turkish Criminal Law in Mannheim?

Turkish criminal law is a specialist field requiring in-depth knowledge of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), Turkish criminal procedure (CMK) and Turkish judicial practice. Avukat Hasan Doğru is a member of the Ankara Bar and knows the Turkish criminal justice system from the inside — not from textbooks, but from practice.

Our office in Mannheim is the direct point of contact for Turkish-origin clients in the Rhine-Neckar region who are confronted with Turkish criminal proceedings. We speak Turkish, German and English. We act quickly. And we keep you transparently informed at every stage of the proceedings.