Minor vs. major criminal circuit court: what's the difference?

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In the UAE legal system, the Minor Criminal Circuit Court handles less serious criminal offenses and misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of up to three years in prison.

On the other hand, the Major Criminal Circuit Court deals with more severe criminal cases involving potential imprisonment exceeding three years, felonies, and serious crimes such as major financial fraud and violent offenses.

This division ensures that cases are heard by the appropriate court based on their severity.

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Dear Questioner,

The major circuit of the Court of First Instance is responsible for hearing cases with a claimed value of more than AED 100,000, while cases below this value are brought before the minor circuit.

Dear Questioner,

The Minor Criminal Chamber is a simple but criminal case.

Dear Questioner,

They adjudicate as per the nature of the cases.

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The penalty for crimes ruled by the first court is less than the penalty for crimes ruled by the second court.