Q: Hi, Someone has a theft case with a sentence of 3 months and deportation then the sentence is already served and finished and the person tried to appeal but the judgment remained the same. What are the chances of requesting a deportation order to be converted into a fine so the person can pay a fine instead of being deported, and remain in the country?

س: أهلاً بك، لقد حُكم علي بغرامة 5 آلاف والترحيل. ومع ذلك، فقد تغير القانون الآن وأرغب في إلغاء ترحيلي لأنها قضيتي الوحيدة في الإمارات منذ 7 سنوات. هل يمكنني استئناف القضية إذا كانت في عام 2020 وليس الآن؟

Q: I had a misdemeanor case in Dubai last January 28, 2023, then I was released on January 30 after a judge hearing. Now the judge asks me to submit a translated Arabic appeal letter for my explanation and seek help from the police officers. Unfortunately, no one can help me and assist me. They just released me the same day right away after the hearing without submitting my appeal. Then, they told me to wait for a call from Dubai Courts. Unfortunately, after waiting, no one called me so I followed up after a couple of days, but still no one replied to me. I even mailed the Dubai Police and they just said it was forwarded already to the HQ. I have to wait for a call. 2 weeks ago I received a call from them from Barsha telling me that I have to go to Dubai Courts. Then when I checked online, I found out that there is already a final judgment of 1 month of jail and deportation. Ma'am/Sir, I need to defend myself and submit an appeal because I have valid reasons why things happened at that time.

Q: Hello, Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).

The provisions of this Federal Decree -Law No. (38) of 2022 Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law, known as the "New Criminal Procedures Law", governs criminal procedures in the United Arab Emirates. The New Criminal Procedures Law repeals the previous UAE Criminal Procedures Law (Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law).