Our Services in Criminal Law Include:

• Preparation of Complaints and Criminal Notices: Crafting detailed complaints and notices of criminal conduct to initiate legal proceedings or respond to allegations.
• Legal Support During Police Procedures: Offering legal representation during police interviews and procedures, ensuring the rights of our clients are protected at every stage, including during arrests, searches, seizures, surveillance, and communication interceptions.
• Challenging Legal Decisions: Filing objections against prosecutorial decisions to not pursue charges, detention orders, and court decisions regarding custody and pre-trial detention, advocating for our clients’ rights through meticulous legal scrutiny and appeals.
• Effective Representation in Criminal Proceedings: Representing clients as defense attorneys or plaintiff representatives in criminal courts, including Minor Offence, First Instance, and High Criminal Courts, ensuring a vigorous defense or prosecution in line with our clients' interests.
• Appeals and Higher Court Proceedings: Managing appeals against court decisions, including submitting cases to appellate and supreme courts to challenge or uphold rulings, and ensuring the fair treatment of detainees and convicted individuals through legal consultations and representations.

International Criminal Law Expertise:

• Representation in International Criminal Matters: Providing legal services for international clients involved in criminal cases within and outside of their home countries, navigating the complexities of international legal systems and extradition processes.
• Cross-Jurisdictional Legal Strategies: Utilizing our global network to coordinate legal strategies across different jurisdictions, ensuring that our clients benefit from a cohesive defense that takes into account the nuances of international criminal law.
• Protecting Foreign Nationals: Advocating for foreign nationals facing criminal charges, ensuring they receive fair treatment under the law and leveraging our international expertise to secure the best possible outcomes.
• Human Rights and Fair Trial Advocacy: Upholding the principles of human rights and the right to a fair trial, particularly in cases with international implications, advocating against wrongful detention and for the observance of international legal standards.

Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance

• Navigating Extradition Processes: Expert guidance through extradition requests, either defending against extradition or assisting in the process to ensure fair treatment under international treaties and conventions.
• Mutual Legal Assistance: Facilitating cooperation between countries for the exchange of information, evidence gathering, and other legal assistance in cross-border criminal investigations and proceedings.

International Criminal Defense

• Defense in International Courts: Representation of clients in international courts, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), for crimes that have international jurisdiction, including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
• Defense Against Interpol Red Notices: Assisting clients subject to Interpol Red Notices, working to challenge and appeal unjust notices and prevent extradition on flawed or politically motivated charges.

Compliance with International Sanctions and Regulations

• Sanctions Compliance: Advising clients on compliance with international sanctions, preventing legal issues related to international commerce, and assisting with the lifting of sanctions or navigating around them.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF): Providing legal advice and compliance strategies to prevent accusations of money laundering or terrorist financing, crucial for businesses operating internationally.

Human Rights Advocacy

• Advocacy in Human Rights Violations: Representing victims of human rights violations in international forums, advocating for justice, reparations, and the prevention of future violations.
• Protecting the Rights of Detainees and Prisoners: Ensuring the fair treatment of detainees and prisoners in foreign jurisdictions, including access to consular services, fair trial rights, and humane treatment in detention.

Cybercrime and Digital Offenses

• International Cybercrime Defense: Addressing the legal challenges associated with cybercrimes that cross international borders, including hacking, cyber fraud, and the distribution of prohibited materials online.
• Digital Evidence and Cross-Border Data Requests: Handling cases involving digital evidence and navigating the legal complexities of international data requests and privacy laws to access or protect information.

Witness Representation and Protection

• International Witness Representation: Providing legal support and protection for witnesses involved in international criminal trials, including advice on witness rights and protections under international law.
• Cross-Border Victim Support: Assisting victims of international crimes in seeking justice, including navigating the legal system of foreign countries, and accessing international victim support services.

Why Choose Salt Hukuk for Criminal Law?