15 Years of Criminal Court Judge Experience
Attorney Nihat Paksoy spent 15 years of his career serving as a criminal court judge. During this period, he examined thousands of criminal case files, presided over hundreds of hearings, and personally experienced every stage of the Turkish criminal justice system. His judicial experience has provided a different perspective in defense advocacy.
As a lawyer who understands the court panel's decision-making processes, evidence evaluation methods, and effective presentation of legal arguments, we provide our clients with legal support informed by this experience.
Investigation Phase
One of the most critical stages of the criminal process is the investigation phase. During this stage conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect's rights must be protected and the evidence collection process must be challenged within the legal framework. Our services during the investigation phase:
- Support during detention: We provide legal counsel from the moment of detention, protecting our client's rights during questioning by law enforcement.
- Statement preparation: We inform and prepare our clients for giving statements effectively and accurately within the legal framework at the prosecutor's office and law enforcement.
- File examination: We thoroughly examine the investigation file, analyzing evidence status, witness statements and expert reports.
- Evidence analysis: We evaluate the legality of collected evidence and file objections for the removal of unlawfully obtained evidence from the file.
- Non-prosecution decision request: When elements of the crime are not established, we fight for the investigation to be concluded without proceeding to prosecution.
Prosecution Phase (Trial)
The prosecution phase is the critical process that begins with the acceptance of the indictment and where defense is conducted before the court. With our 15 years of judicial experience, we have deep knowledge of courtroom dynamics.
- Defense strategy development: We evaluate the unique circumstances of each case to determine the most effective defense strategy.
- Hearing preparation and representation: We effectively represent our clients in hearings, managing cross-examination, witness testimony and evidence presentation processes.
- Objections to expert reports: We prepare effective objections against incomplete or erroneous expert reports.
- Final opinion and defense: We prepare comprehensive defense petitions against the prosecution's final opinion on the merits.
Detention Objections and Judicial Control Measures
Detention is the most severe interference with personal liberty. We meticulously prepare our clients' detention objections and fight to secure their release as soon as possible.
- Detention objection: We prepare effective objection petitions against detention orders and follow up release requests at the Criminal Court of Peace and Court of Appeal.
- Judicial control measures: We apply for judicial control measures as an alternative to detention, managing the process of lifting measures such as signature obligations and travel bans.
- Protective measure objections: We audit the legality of protective measures such as seizure, search and communication interception, objecting when necessary.
Appeal and Cassation
When we believe local court decisions are contrary to law, we meticulously prepare appeal and cassation applications.
- Appeal application: We apply to Regional Courts of Appeal to have local court decisions re-examined.
- Cassation application: We apply to the Court of Cassation to request reversal of decisions contrary to law.
- Decision correction and retrial: We apply extraordinary legal remedies against finalized decisions.
Why Choose a Former Judge as Your Attorney?
Having served as both a judge and a defense attorney, Attorney Nihat Paksoy can anticipate how the opposing side will evaluate a case. This dual perspective allows for more realistic and effective defense strategies, offering a clear advantage for our clients.