The crime of negligent homicide is regulated in Article 85 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK). The article states: “(1) A person who causes the death of another person by negligence shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of two to six years. (2) If the act results in the death of more than
Acts of violence are usually carried out with firearms or firearm-like tools. A weapon is an instrument used for attack and defense, capable of causing harm or death to the victim when used. A weapon is any portable or non-portable device, tool, or object that is made or used by the perpetrator for attack and
Immigrant is a person who voluntarily leaves their country of residence for another country with the intention of settling there due to various reasons such as education, economic, or political factors. Therefore, a person who temporarily goes to another country to work or for any other reason cannot be considered an immigrant. A refugee is
The phenomenon of substantial changes in working conditions has found its application in Article 22 of the Labor Law No. 4857. This article covers not only changes made in the employment contract but also changes in working conditions resulting from personnel regulations, workplace practices, and similar sources. WHAT IS A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE? The concept of
CONCEPT OF AN APPROPRIATE HOME The concept of an appropriate home is understood as a residential space that can meet the housing needs of individuals according to local customs and traditions, such as an apartment, detached house, or shared ownership of these properties [1]. The concept of an appropriate home refers to a dwelling that
As a rule, the assets, rights, and receivables of a debtor that have economic value can be seized. However, certain exceptions have been introduced to this rule in order to allow debtors and the individuals they are responsible for to sustain their livelihoods in our current system. 1- ANY GOODS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR A
The offense of intentional injury is regulated under the second section titled “Crimes against Persons” and the second chapter titled “Crimes against Bodily Integrity” of the Turkish Penal Code, between Articles 86-88. Behaviors intentionally committed against the bodily integrity of individuals, causing them pain, impairing their health or perception capabilities, have been defined as crimes
When the continuation of the marital union is significantly shaken beyond expectation, the divorce process is initiated between the parties to terminate the existing marriage. However, the divorce process brings along certain legal concepts, one of which is alimony. Alimony, in its general definition, refers to the payment made by one party to the other,
Alimony is the money agreed upon to be paid in bulk or monthly to the party who will fall into poverty among the parties going through or already divorced, as well as for the parties’ common children. In our legal system, there are four types of alimony: Alimony for Poverty Alimony for Participation Alimony as
The crime of theft has been committed from ancient times to the present day and is one of the most commonly committed crimes in our country as well. Nowadays, the manner in which theft is committed, the tools used in the commission of the crime, and the skills of the perpetrator vary. Theft is the