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10 available 10 • View allAppeal for reducing the punishment of a theft crime from jail to fine
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Q: A judgement issued today in a criminal case for stealing has resulted in a jail term of three months.
An appeal application hearing has been made, in order to turn the jail term into a fine.
The appeal date has been set for January 2018, and we were informed that we can make an application to have the appeal heard earlier, is this possible?
We would like to convert and pay the fine as soon as possible, in order for the subject to be closed and the accused to have his passport back.

Oct 12, 2017
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Accusation of shoplifting
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Q: Retail brand in Dubai filled a case for shoplifting against me and I was called for the court hearing, what are my rights?

Jul 22, 2017
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Punishment for alcohol consumption without a drinking license
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Q: The police caught my boyfriend when he was drunk. How long should he be in prison for it?
P.S. He is in jail now for 1 month.

Apr 10, 2017
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The UAE punishment for being drunk in a public place
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Q: Hi Sir,
Good evening.
I was under police custody for 48 hours because I was drinking in my house and went to the beach for a bath, then Abu Dhabi police arrested and made a case.
I want to know about the fines of this case. I am Non-Muslim and have an alcohol license.

Oct 21, 2018
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عقوبة الاعتداء الجسدي في مشاجرة
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س: حدثت مشاجرة معي وضربني الشخص على وجهي بماسورة حديد.
تقدمت بشكوى ضده ولكنه خرج بكفالة. ما العقوبة التي سينالها؟

Sep 4, 2020
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Procedure for filing a criminal complaint against an assault

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Q: I caught a girl urinating in front of my door in a flat. When I opened the door, she pushed back.
I managed to get a hand thru and tried to pry her hands off the door handle. She bit me. I was able to pull her hair and she did too.
Eventually, we both got tired and I called the police. I have decided to push for an assault case.
Will I win? What will happen to me? Will I be able to get compensation?
Aside from her bite mark, I also have bruises. Will she have something against me too?
Please advise.


Oct 8, 2020
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Is it mandatory to go to the police station if stopped by an officer?
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Q: Is it mandatory to go to the police station if stopped by an officer for suspicious activity?

Dec 24, 2020
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The consequences of fighting with a drunk person
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Q: Hello good morning,
A drunk boy fought with my friend and my friend called the police.
Anyone can tell me now what will happen?

May 24, 2021
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What can be done in a case of assault and rejection of bail?


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Q: My husband is being held in custody on charges of indecent assault.
The case has been under investigation for over 10 days now, the prosecutor has spoken to him once.
They have rejected bail applications as well. How long can he continue?
If the complainant clears the case (gives tanazul), can the prosecutor still punish him? (through penalty or anything else).
Also, I am not able to know the reason for the bail rejection. Are they obliged to give a reason?



Sep 19, 2021
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What can happen to you in Dubai if you get drunk and get in a fight with somebody?




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Q: My friend got arrested by police at a public park. He was drunk and started a fight over there and they signed him a warning letter and left him.
That day itself he got a message from Dubai police "Thank you for using Dubai Police services, the criminal case has been successfully registered. Ref........"
Is it a problem for him?
Kindly reply.





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إن الاستشارات القانونية هي أحد أهم أعمال المحاماة، وقد يعتقد البعض أنه ليس من الضروري تعيين محامي متخصص لأعمالهم أو شركاتهم إلا في حال التعرض لمشاكل قانونية، إلا أن حقيق الأمر تتطلب الحذر دائمًا، فبدلًا من أن تواجه ردود أفعال غير مرغوب فيها قد تكلفك الكثير من الوقت والجهد والمال، يمكنك الحصول على استشارة قانونية أياً كانت قيمتها فلا تقارن بقيمة الخسائر المادية والمشاكل القانونية التي قد تنتج عن التصرف بدونها، ولعل كثرة القضايا والمنازعات سببها عدم أخذ الرأي القانوني من أهل الخبرة.
Jul 18, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal 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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View allHow can I vacate my tenant if the rental agreement ends before the eviction notice deadline? 0
My Dubai tenant's rental agreement is ending by the end of September 2024 and the completion of 12 months of legally served Eviction Notice is the end of December 2024.
I have two questions:
(a) Can I send a rent increase notice 3 months before as the rent has increased as per the RERA rent calculator?
(b) The second question is, do I have to renew the rental agreement for 3 months (until December 2024) or not?
Thank you.
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How can I reach a settlement with the bank for a mortgage of a jointly owned property? 0
I have a jointly owned property in Abu Dhabi. The mortgage was defaulted on as I had to leave the property with my children following an assault by my ex-husband. He left the country in 2018 and never paid the mortgage.
As I was in the country, the bank filed a criminal case against me, and I was sentenced to 3 years. I won the appeal against the bank and then filed another criminal case a few months later in Dubai. Again, I won and paid a fine.
In 2019, the bank started a civil case against me and my ex-husband to have the property repossessed. However, at the time of the purchase of the property, there were no Title Deeds, the bank requires this.
I cannot give them the Title Deeds to sell the property and pay back the amount owed to them as my ex-husband refuses to provide a POA. The bank has filed another criminal case against me only for our jointly owned property.
I wish to resolve this and pay off the bank and receive any money left from the sale. How can I resolve this issue of the Title Deeds?
Oct 4, 2022
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The procedures for filing for divorce on mutual consent 0
Dear sir/madam,
I am separated from my wife due to compatibility reasons. We got married in the Indian consulate in Dubai on December, 23rd.
We would like to file a divorce on mutual consent as soon as possible. May I get some advice here on the procedures?
Sep 13, 2022
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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation? 0
My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity six months past now since I resigned, Is it possible to file a case against him after a 6 months period?
May 31, 2022
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Can a real estate agency hold a percentage of a property sale until transfer is done? 0
A real estate agency has signed an MOU stating that a 10% security deposit from the buyer and the seller will be kept in the real estate agency and will be released upon transferring the property.
The transfer of the property was blocked due to the court order.
According to my colleagues, the real estate agency is not a trustee and they are not allowed to have taken my security check in the first place, is this correct?
Jun 28, 2021
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