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6 available 6 • View allReplacing a passport held at the police station
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Q: Hi Sir,
I m Edwin,
I am working on a construction site. 3 months before, an accident happened on my construction site and regarding this accident issue, my passport was held by Dubai police.
But the injured person is good, and the doctor certificate also clearly mentions that the person is good, but till now the police did not release my passport from the police station.
Next month is my marriage, so is it possible to replace the passport with another one or not?
Please give your suggestion about this.

Aug 14, 2018
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Passport confiscation by police for a claim by the employer

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Q: My company has filed a Breach of Contract case against me 6 months back. For the same reason, my passport was held at the police station.
The company filed this case as retribution to the case I filed against them, hence it is a weak case and they are not pushing forward with it.
There is no update on the case status from the police and it has been more than 6 months since my passport is held.
What is the timeframe for cases to proceed?
Can the police hold my passport indefinitely?


Oct 4, 2018
2496
Retrieving passport after confiscation by police in a traffic case 
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Q: Hi
1 week back, my friend hit one pedestrian in a minor car accident. There is no damage to the car and neither the lady is injured much.
She was ok after the ambulance came and gave her first aid, but Dubai police took my friend's passport and gave 2 weeks' time.
My question is, when will my friend get her passport back?

Mar 10, 2019
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The process of a case running at the traffic public prosecution
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Q: What is the process in a traffic case at the Traffic Prosecutor?

Dec 26, 2020
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Is there any option to release an impounded car from the police station?

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Q: Greetings,
Is there any option to release an impounded car from the police station?


Dec 26, 2022
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What can I do if I have a criminal case and travel ban against me for a traffic violation?




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Q: While driving I swerved at the vehicle next to me as I was distracted by looking at Google Maps and the other driver asked me to stop by the curb.
Our routes were different and the other guy took a right turn from the roundabout and I went straight.
This other driver filed a police complaint and now I have a criminal case against me with a travel ban.
What can be done in this situation?





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1 available 1 • View allAccident and Personal Injury Compensation 22
Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages.
Mar 19, 2020
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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 Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
Jun 15, 1992
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