The difference between completion and cessation in continuous offenses gives rise to the concept of attempt.
The rules on attempt apply until the act is completed. Once completed,
even if the act continues, it is no longer considered an attempt because
completion has occurred. Therefore, from this point on, actual repentance is possible and
the provisions of the Turkish Penal Code apply (Turkish Penal Code Article 110).
Continuous crimes also have specific characteristics in terms of participation. Accepting the single perpetrator system for crimes
is valid if the crime continues to be committed continuously, meaning participation is possible until completion. Both until the crime is completed and after its completion,
joint perpetration may be possible until it ends. It is not necessary for the joint perpetrators to continue their actions until the crime is completed.
If they do not continue their actions after the crime is completed,
joint perpetration occurs. After the crime is completed, other persons
may participate in the act as joint perpetrators.
Providing the perpetrator with the opportunity to commit the crime again after an interruption in its commission
constitutes encouragement. If the perpetrator continues to commit the crime without interruption,
the activities carried out fall within the scope of assistance.
Since an attack is involved due to the continuation of the commission of the act, legitimate defense against this act
is possible.
It is important that the crime be continuous in terms of the place and time it is committed. See previous explanations regarding these matters.
The statute of limitations begins from the date the crime ceases to be committed.