How was Yunus Emre Geçti, who martyred Şeyda Yılmaz, released despite 26 criminal records? Legal experts answer the burning question

Security forces have launched an operation to apprehend Yunus Emre Geçti, who was arrested for 'motorcycle theft' in Ümraniye and subsequently escaped from custody.

As a result of police efforts, 19-year-old Yunus Emre Geçti, who was apprehended in the Ihlamurkuyu neighborhood, resisted the police officers.

In the ensuing scuffle, Geçti seized an officer's service weapon and opened fire on police and bystanders.

In the ensuing clash, 27-year-old police officers Şeyda Yılmaz and K.H.S., as well as the suspect Yunus Emre Geçti’s mother, P.G. (43), who was at the scene, were injured.

While the injured were taken to the hospital following initial interventions, police officer Şeyda Yılmaz could not be saved despite all efforts and was martyred.

Yunus Emre Geçti, who was apprehended following the incident, was taken to the police station.

Geçti, whose police processing was completed, was made to wear a black trash bag.

Geçti, who was placed into the trunk of an animal control vehicle by female police officers, was referred to the courthouse.

It has been revealed that the murderer, Yunus Emre Geçti, who martyred Şeyda Yılmaz, has a criminal record of 26 offenses.

According to a report by NTV, judicial sources stated that some files have been consolidated and that some of the crimes were committed while the perpetrators were minors.

It was noted that the suspect was involved in incidents such as intentional injury, threats, and robbery, and that there are 5 files against him, with 3 under investigation and 2 currently in trial.

The question of how 19-year-old police killer Geçti, who turned out to be a habitual offender, was released has sparked public debate.

Legal experts speaking on the matter emphasized that, according to the Turkish Penal Code, the frequency with which a crime is committed does not make a difference in terms of detention. It was also noted that offenses such as robbery, threats, simple assault, and defamation generally do not carry sentences that would require imprisonment.

"IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE DIFFERENT ASSESSMENTS"

Speaking on an NTV broadcast, lawyer Hüseyin Ersöz said, "When you look at criminal law, the judiciary's UYAP system, or the data collection systems in the hands of the police, it is possible to make different assessments."

"What we refer to as a criminal record covers all procedures carried out, regardless of the outcome of a case, including any actions taken or detention orders issued," Ersöz said, noting that the regular commission of these offenses does not in itself constitute grounds for a detention measure.