Q: My sister tried to take 40 items from H&M on Friday. She was in custody since then and now she is sentenced for 1-month imprisonment and deportation. Is this judgement temporary or can anyone make it worse… A: You can file for an appeal within 15 days after the judgment of the first instance.…

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Appealing a criminal case judgement to avoid stronger punishment

My sister tried to take 40 items from [----] retail on Friday. She was in custody since then and now she is sentenced for 1-month imprisonment and deportation.

This has been the judgement of the local police station. This is the first case ever with her, no criminal record of any type before.

Is this judgement temporary or can anyone make it worse before this is finished?

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Abdul Wahied Mohammad Sharief

Dar Al Haqooq Legal Consultancy

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31 Dec 2019, 15:14

Dear client,

You can file for an appeal within 15 days after the judgment of the first instance.

If the appeal court judge changes the judgment, your sister can come out of jail.

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Abdul Wahied

31 Dec 2019, 15:29

Can the opposing counsel ask to increase the sentence if we don't appeal?

31 Dec 2019, 15:47

Yes, the prosecution can appeal.

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Maryam Ali Saleh Hayyaz

Maryam Hayyaz & Wejdan Bushahab Advocates

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31 Dec 2019, 15:27

Dear questioner,

You have an option to appeal against the judgement within 15 days of issuing it and try to change the 1st judgement

Kindly contact us by phone for a detailed discussion or write to us at our email for further assistance.

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