Q: Hi. I got a loan of 30,000 from a finance company. I was paying my monthly EMI. After that, I lost my job and I wasn't able to pay. Then I got another job. My employer applied for a visa but my name got a match with a guy who is blacklisted in the UAE. After many attempts, I got the visa but I did not get my Emirates ID. Due to expired ID, my sim got blocked and I was not in contact with the finance company. Even to date, I don't have an ID. Before a few months, the finance company put a case on me and I was unaware about that and I have no idea that there is running a case on me. In my absence, the court gave a judgement of 5 months in prison. I'm still in the UAE. A few days ago, I was travelling from Sharjah to Oman and they arrested me at Sharjah airport. I am on bail now. My next date in court will be in next week. I want to know is there any solution to avoid prison or convert prison to fine?

Q: I'm looking for an attorney in a civil case. My brother (citizen of European Union) was arrested on 21st of October 2018 for unauthorised border crossing on the border of the UAE and Oman. He was convicted for one month in Ras al Khaimah jail. During this period we got the information, that he has a financial case in the court of Dubai and can not forsake this country. Almost three months have passed, but he is still in jail and we can't get any more information. Could you make some more comments on what could be the possible actions in this case and advise on a lawyer who could take the case? I will be looking forward to receiving an answer.

Q: Dear Sir I am a Dubai resident. Last month, the bank filed a criminal case against me for a credit card cheque bounce of AED 16000. I paid the fine and got released from the police station. Now, they send an email stating they are going to file a civil case against me and GCC travel ban (total amount due is AED 30000, including interests). If they file a civil case, will there be any immediate travel ban? How will I know if I get a travel ban? Also, advise if the police can arrest me on the basis of this civil case immediately.

Q: Hi, I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan. The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted. He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business? Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue? I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen. Thank you!

An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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