The Lawyer Who Won’t Quit: 7 Calls for Execution Proceedings
A lawyer in Istanbul has been fined for harassing a person during the enforcement proceedings and foreclosure transaction. The lawyer had sent multiple messages and made phone calls to the individual in a period of three months in 2017. The person filed a complaint, leading to the lawyer being sued for disrupting the peace and tranquility of the people. The Bakirkoy 20th High Criminal Court imposed a judicial fine of 2,250 pounds on the lawyer, a decision which was upheld by the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice.
The lawyer argued that the actions were not intentional and did not warrant criminal prosecution, but the 12th Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, stating that the lawyer’s behavior was in violation of the law. The court found that the trial procedures were conducted properly, and the punishment was appropriate based on the circumstances of the case.
The incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of harassment and the importance of respecting others’ peace and privacy. It also highlights the legal system’s role in ensuring justice and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
