Basic Punishment for the Crime of Theft
According to Article 141 of the Turkish Penal Code, "Taking someone else's movable property without the owner's consent" is considered the act of theft.
The basic punishment for this crime is:
It is a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years.
Qualified Theft Crime and Penalties
Committing the crime of theft under certain conditions causes the penalty to increase. Qualified situations and their equivalents in Article 142 of the Turkish Penal Code:
Theft by violating the immunity of residence: Imprisonment from 3 to 7 years.
Committing the crime of theft in public institutions and organizations: Imprisonment from 3 to 7 years.
Stealing goods related to public services such as electricity, water, natural gas: Imprisonment from 2 to 5 years.
Theft committed at night: The penalty is increased by half.
Age Factor and Punishment in Theft Crime
The penalty may be reduced for people under the age of 18.
There is no criminal liability for those under the age of 12, but their parents or guardians may be held responsible.
Postponement of the Sentencing of the Crime of Theft and Postponement of the Announcement of the Sentencing (HAGB)
In the case of theft, the court may decide to suspend the sentence or sentence if the person has no criminal record and certain conditions are met.
However, HAGB does not apply to qualified theft crimes.
Statute of Limitations for Theft Crime
The statute of limitations for theft crimes is 8 years. If a lawsuit is not filed within this period, the crime becomes statute of limitations.
The crime of theft is regulated in detail in the Turkish Penal Code, and penalty rates vary depending on the way the crime is committed. Courts determine punishment by evaluating the nature of the crime, the situation of the perpetrator and the characteristics of the incident. Getting professional support in legal processes is important for people to protect their rights
