Victim Rights in Wounding Crime: How Can You File a Complaint?
Dear readers,
As Özkök Law Firm, we work to protect the rights of victims in wounding crimes, as in every field of law. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the rights of people who have been subjected to wounding crimes and the points to be considered in the complaint process.
What Does It Mean to Be a Victim in Wounding Crime?
The crime of wounding is when a person intentionally disrupts or causes the disruption of the physical integrity or health of another person. All forms of physical violence are considered wounding crimes.
What Are the Rights of the Victim in Wounding Crimes?
The basic rights of a person who has been subjected to wounding crime are as follows:
The right to forced treatment: The victim has the right to demand the treatment expenses of the perpetrator.
The right to material compensation: The victim can demand the entirety of the material damages he has suffered from the perpetrator. These damages may consist of various items such as treatment expenses, lost income, and loss of property.
Right to moral compensation: The victim may request moral compensation from the perpetrator for moral damages such as pain, suffering, and fear.
Right to complain: The victim has the right to file a criminal complaint against the perpetrator and request that a public lawsuit be filed.
How to Complain in a Crime of Injury?
A person who has been subjected to a crime of injury may file a complaint in the following ways:
By applying to the nearest police station: The victim goes to the nearest police station and explains the incident he/she experienced and files a complaint petition.
By applying to the public prosecutor’s office: The victim can directly go to the public prosecutor’s office and file a complaint petition.
By applying through a lawyer: The victim can hire a lawyer and file a complaint petition through his/her lawyer.
What Should Be Indicated in the Complaint Petition?
The following information must be included in the complaint petition:
Identity information of the complainant
Identity information of the perpetrator (if known)
When, where, and how the incident occurred
Whether there were any witnesses during the incident
Material and moral dimensions of the damages suffered
How Does the Complaint Process Work?
After the complaint petition is filed, the prosecutor’s office initiates an investigation. During the investigation, evidence is collected, witnesses are heard, and an arrest warrant may be issued for the perpetrator. At the end of the investigation, the prosecutor’s office refers the file to the court. The court makes a decision based on the evidence collected.
We Are With You As Özkök Law Firm
If you have been subjected to a crime of injury and would like to receive legal support during this process, we would be happy to assist you as Özkök Law Firm. Our expert lawyers will provide you with customized solutions and ensure that you protect your rights.