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5 available 5 • View allHow long does Dubai Prosecution take to investigate a narcotics case?


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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I am sharing a scenario where I would like to understand the investigation period and time. There was a narcotics case under investigation in Sharjah for 4.5 months, after which the Sharjah Public Prosecution transferred the case to Dubai Prosecution.
It has been 1 month since the case was transferred to Dubai Public Prosecution. Do you have any idea or estimate of the time they need in Dubai for the investigation?
Is there a way to meet a prosecutor directly and speak to them?
Aug 6, 2024
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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel?




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Q: Hello,
I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul.
It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution.
What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?
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Apr 28, 2025
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What does it mean when the Public Prosecution proceeds the trial in absentia?




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Q: What does the following statement mean?
"The Public Prosecution requested that the accused be convicted and his trial proceeds in absentia in accordance with the referral order."
Sep 25, 2024
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I have a case filed against me in the public prosecution. What does it mean when the status is "at disposal"?



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Q: A girl submitted a case against me (ھتک العرض التھدید).
I checked my case status on the UAE Public Prosecution app.
The case status shows “at disposal” (تحت التعرف). But I didn't understand what it meant or what the case status is now.
Jun 10, 2024
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Charged in a fight case marked as a "temporary matter." What does it mean?




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Q: Hello,
I have a criminal case for fighting, and it is now in prosecution. The decision shows “a temporary matter” as both parties are accused. What does it mean?
I have not received a call from the prosecution yet.
Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 18, 2024
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2 available 2 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal Decree -Law No. (38) of 2022 Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law 0
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).
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The landlord sent a legal notarized eviction notice for personal use via Aramex to our email only.
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A Sharjah-based company doubled my salary offer after seeing my current payslip. Is this a red flag? 0
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A Sharjah-based company doubled my salary offer after seeing my current payslip. Is this a red flag? 0
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I received a job offer from an LLC located in Al Mareija, Sharjah. Initially, they offered me a very low salary, but after I shared my current salary slip, they raised it by more than 100%.
I suspect it might be a fraud, as the number provided on their website is not reachable, and the website itself is very simple and does not clearly mention the nature of their business.
I have not paid anything to them but have shared my documents after the interview. I got this job offer through an Indian HR consultant.
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How can we prepare evidence and witnesses to defend a staff member accused of theft? 0
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One of my staff members, who has been working part-time as a cleaner for a tenant for five months, was accused of stealing jewellery worth AED 7,000.
The tenant filed a police complaint, and she was detained for 24 hours. Later, she learned that a criminal case had been filed by the tenant.
She insists she is innocent and missed her first opportunity to present a witness to the Public Prosecution. During her first hearing, the judge asked her to upload her statement and bring witnesses at the next hearing in a month.
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Can I file a case against my landlord for refusing to return my security deposit? 0
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I need legal advice regarding my rented apartment.
The landlord is refusing to return my security deposit, claiming false damages. I have photos of the flat taken when I vacated it.
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I'm looking for a potential opening of an RDC lawsuit for my tenant. She is not providing rent cheques, even though we agreed and renewed the tenancy contract.
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Can my employer block me from joining a competitor without a non-compete clause? 0
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However, today I received a letter from my current employer stating that I cannot work for a competitor for a period of 1 year, and they are also telling me not to contact any suppliers, clients, or colleagues.
Is this correct and reasonable? I can't be idle for a year. What can I do?
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What should I do if someone forged my signature on a document claiming I owe him money? 0
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Can an employee leave without notice during probation if the salary is delayed? 0
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