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Brother detained for 25 days after an accident; no bail due to investigation. What to do?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My brother has been in Buheira police station for 25 days now. He had a minor accident in Sharjah that resulted in dents to two cars. They took him that day and said they needed to do drug tests on him.
It's been 25 days now, and the results have not come back. They say it will take more time. We are unable to get bail because the lawyers say it shows as "under investigation" online, and until the investigation is over, we cannot get bail.
We don't know what to do because the test results may take much longer, and we're not sure how long we have to wait. He's only 22, and now they say he has four charges against him for drugs and the accident.
Dear Questioner,
The police have the right to detain a suspect for up to 21 days for investigation purposes. After this period, they must either release the suspect or refer the case to the public prosecutor.
If the public prosecutor decides to continue the investigation, the suspect can be detained for an additional 21 days.
However, if the investigation is not completed within this period, the suspect must be released on bail.
In your brother's case, it seems that the police are still waiting for the results of the drug test before referring the case to the public prosecutor.
This can take some time, but it is important to note that your brother has the right to be released on bail after 21 days of detention.
You can try to contact the police station and inquire about the status of the investigation and the drug test results.
If they are still waiting for the results, you can request for your brother to be released on bail. If the police refuse to release him, you can seek the assistance of a lawyer to file a petition for his release with the public prosecutor.
It is also important to note that your brother has the right to legal representation during the investigation and court proceedings.
It is advisable to hire a lawyer familiar with the UAE legal system to assist with your brother's case. They can also provide guidance on the best course of action to take in this situation.
Ezz
Badr Legal Consultant
