Criminal Law
Criminal law is a field of law that directly engages with an individual’s personal liberty, physical and moral integrity, reputation within society, and fundamental rights. Owing to the nature of the interests at stake, criminal proceedings are capable of producing the most severe and, at times, irreversible consequences. The investigative and prosecutorial processes conducted within criminal justice therefore require not only the determination of the material truth, but also the consistent observance of legality, proportionality, and fairness throughout every stage of the proceedings. The practice of criminal law thus demands advanced technical expertise, careful and continuous engagement with evolving jurisprudence, and a well-considered strategic approach grounded in legal certainty and human dignity.
LawDocs provides comprehensive and structured legal services in the field of criminal law, encompassing all phases of criminal proceedings, from the investigation stage through prosecution, legal remedies, and the enforcement of sentences. Each phase of the criminal process is examined not solely in relation to the alleged act, but through a holistic legal assessment that takes into account the material and mental elements of the offence, criminal responsibility and capacity, forms of participation, grounds excluding or limiting unlawfulness, and all legal mechanisms that may eliminate or mitigate criminal liability.
During the investigation phase, particular care is taken to assess the lawfulness of protective measures such as custody, searches, seizures, interception of communications, detention, and judicial control, in light of constitutional guarantees, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the European Convention on Human Rights. Measures that fail to meet the requirements of necessity, proportionality, and legality are challenged through timely and effective legal remedies. In this context, close attention is paid to the manner in which evidence is obtained, the operation of evidentiary prohibitions, and the impact of unlawfully obtained evidence on the integrity of criminal proceedings.
At the prosecution stage, LawDocs conducts a diligent and technically grounded defense practice, ensuring that evidence is properly examined and debated before the court, that witness statements are assessed with due regard to consistency and reliability, and that expert reports are scrutinized in terms of both their scientific basis and legal relevance. Judicial decisions are carefully reviewed to determine whether they satisfy the requirement of reasoned judgment and enable effective judicial oversight. Defense strategies are developed in line with the fundamental principle that any conviction must be based on clear, convincing, and lawfully obtained evidence, free from reasonable doubt.
In addition to providing legal representation for suspects and defendants, LawDocs also acts on behalf of victims and intervening parties in criminal proceedings, with the aim of safeguarding their procedural rights and facilitating effective redress. Claims relating to material and moral harm arising from criminal acts are addressed in coordination with related civil and administrative proceedings, ensuring a coherent and rights-based legal response.
At the stage of legal remedies, including appeals, cassation, and extraordinary review mechanisms, LawDocs adopts a substantive approach that goes beyond formal examination. Judicial decisions are assessed with respect to compliance with the law, adequacy of reasoning, completeness of factual and legal examination, and accuracy of legal evaluation. In light of the jurisprudence of the Regional Courts of Appeal and the Court of Cassation, the extent to which review courts have fulfilled their oversight function is demonstrated through precise and reasoned legal argumentation.
Within the scope of enforcement law, applications concerning the execution of sentences—such as postponement of execution, suspension of enforcement, probation, conditional release, and related measures—are handled with due regard to the individual circumstances of the person concerned and the specific context of the case. In this process, punishment is approached not merely as a coercive measure, but as an institution that must be implemented in a manner consistent with the rule of law, respect for human dignity, and the rehabilitative aims of criminal justice
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LawDocs’ approach to criminal law is firmly rooted in the principles of the presumption of innocence, the principle that doubt must operate in favor of the accused, the right to a fair trial, and the right to effective legal defense. Each case is treated as legally and factually unique, and is addressed through a careful, case-specific, and in-depth legal analysis rather than standardized approaches. Throughout all stages of criminal proceedings, LawDocs is committed to protecting the rights and legitimate interests of its clients, while ensuring that the process remains transparent, foreseeable, and open to effective legal scrutiny.
Within LawDocs, legal practitioners and academics specialized in criminal law—who have pursued postgraduate and doctoral studies in criminal law and criminal procedure—work collaboratively. This structure enables criminal justice matters to be approached through a comprehensive framework that integrates doctrinal depth with practical experience, and legal rigor with a principled respect for human rights.