What is the Crime of Insult?
Insult is the use of a derogatory or humiliating expression that will offend the honor and dignity of a person. The penalties for the crime of insult, regulated in Article 125 of the TCK, vary depending on the identity of the insulted person, the place and time of the insult.
• Simple Insult: In general, insult crimes are considered simple insults and are punished with a judicial fine.
• Special Insult: Insult crimes committed against public officials, foreign heads of state or their relatives are considered special insults and can be punished with imprisonment.
What is the Crime of Violence?
Violence is the act of intentionally causing bodily pain or harm to a person. Different violent crimes such as simple wounding, serious wounding and deliberate murder are regulated in the relevant articles of the TCK. The penalties for violent crimes are determined according to the nature of the crime, the condition of the victim and the intent of the perpetrator.
Legal Consequences of Insult and Violence
People who commit crimes of insult and violence may face legal consequences such as the following:
• Criminal Court: Trial in criminal court depending on the nature of the crime
• Compensation Case: Compensation case filed by the victim
• Dismissal: Dismissal if the person is a public official
• Closing of Social Media Accounts: Closing of accounts if the crime is committed on social media
Ways to Protect Yourself from Insult and Violence
If you think you have been subjected to insult or violence, you can take the following precautions:
• Gathering Evidence: You should collect all kinds of evidence (audio recording, video recording, witness statements, etc.) regarding the incident.
• Filing a Complaint: You should go to the nearest prosecutor’s office and file a complaint.
• Consulting a Lawyer: You should learn your legal rights by consulting a lawyer.
How Can We Help You as Özkök Law Firm?
If you are a victim or accused of crimes of insult or violence, Özkök Law Firm provides you with legal support.
• Consultancy: We inform you in detail about the legal process.
• Complaint Petition Preparation: We prepare your complaint petition and submit it to the prosecutor’s office on your behalf.
• Litigation Follow-up: We represent you in the litigation process.
