Services in Criminal Law
Attorney Mert Semih Berber provides active defence and representation for suspects, accused persons, complainants and victims throughout both investigation and prosecution stages. The main objective is to protect the client’s rights as effectively as possible and to ensure that the right to a fair trial is realised in the concrete case.
Main Areas of Work
- Property offences, fraud and breach of trust
- Offences against liberty, threats, insult and violation of domicile
- Negligent offences arising from traffic accidents, bodily injury and fatal cases
- Offences committed in the course of duty and liability of public officials
- Offences subject to complaint and management of complaint/settlement procedures
Investigation and Prosecution Stages
In many cases the most critical phase of criminal proceedings is the investigation stage. During procedures such as taking statements, arrest, detention, judicial control and search and seizure, compliance with the law and the principle of proportionality must be strictly observed.
- Presence as defence counsel during detention and statement‑taking
- Objections to arrest, judicial control and other protective measures
- Assessment of the indictment and determination of the defence strategy
- Evaluation of legal institutions such as suspension of the sentence and deferment of the announcement of the verdict
Common Issues
Incorrect or incomplete statements, failure to collect evidence in a timely manner or lack of awareness of one’s rights may lead to irreparable consequences in criminal proceedings. For that reason, obtaining legal assistance from the very beginning of the process is of great importance.
- The right to remain silent and the right to assistance of counsel when giving statements
- Allegations of unlawful search and seizure
- Failure to collect evidence or delayed collection that impairs the right of defence
- Pursuing compensation claims of victims and complainants together with the criminal case