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What is Slapping?<\/p>\n
Slapping means hitting someone superficially with the palm of the hand or fingers. Although this is generally considered a minor blow, it can also be considered an assault.<\/p>\n
The Turkish Penal Code clearly states under what conditions actions such as slapping can constitute a crime. Such behaviors can fall into various types of crimes, so the penalty for slapping can vary depending on the nature of the incident and the victim’s situation.<\/p>\n
What Crimes Can Slapping Be Related To?<\/p>\n
The act of slapping can be associated with several different types of crimes:<\/p>\n
1. Crime of Intentional Wounding<\/p>\n
If the act of slapping causes a minor injury, this can be considered a crime of intentional wounding. According to Article 86 of the Turkish Penal Code, the act of slapping with the intention of harming a person can fall within the scope of the crime of \u2018intentional wounding\u2019. In this case, the person who committed the crime can be sentenced to 3 months to 1 year in prison.<\/p>\n
However, if the act of slapping causes a serious injury, the penalty can be even more severe. For example, if the person\u2019s eye is damaged or a painful condition develops, the penalty can be longer.<\/p>\n
2. Crime of Simple Wounding<\/p>\n
If the slap only harms the person\u2019s psychological state and does not cause any physical damage, then this situation can fall under the crime of \u201csimple wounding\u201d. The Turkish Penal Code foresees a prison sentence of 3 months to 1 year for the crime of simple wounding.<\/p>\n
3. Insult Crime<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the act of slapping can be considered not only a physical reaction but also an emotional reaction. In this case, if there is also insult behind the slapping, the crime of insult may come to the fore. The penalty for the crime of insult can be 1 to 3 years in prison.<\/p>\n
4. Violent Acts and Domestic Violence<\/p>\n
If slapping is considered within the scope of domestic violence, it can have much more serious consequences. The act of slapping, which is within the scope of domestic violence, can harm both the mental and physical health of the victim. In this case, the penalty for the crime may be increased.<\/p>\n
Determining the Penalty in the Case of Slapping<\/p>\n
The penalty for slapping may not be the same in every case. The following factors may be effective in determining the penalty:<\/p>\n
The Condition of the Victim: If the victim’s health is harmed as a result of the slapping, the penalty may be more severe.
\nThe Ground Where the Attack Took Place: If the slapping took place in a public place, this may also increase the seriousness of the crime.
\nEspecially in the Case of Domestic Violence: If the slapping occurred between family members, then criminal liability may be more severe. In addition, precautionary measures may be taken regarding this situation.<\/p>\n
The punishment for slapping is a serious issue that should be considered both legally and socially. Such actions, carried out in the moment of anger and rage, can have long-term consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. Within the framework of criminal law, behaviors such as slapping can be considered within the scope of crimes such as “intentional injury” or “simple injury” and the punishment for such actions may vary depending on the incident.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Slapping can sometimes occur as a result of momentary anger or irritation. However, such actions not only create tension in relationships between people, but can also lead to legal liability. According to the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), slapping can be a behavior that can constitute a crime. So, what is the penalty for slapping? Here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":13150,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makaleler"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13149"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13151,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13149\/revisions\/13151"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13149"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13149"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ozkokhukuk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}