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4 available 4 • View allQuantifying and claiming damages in a criminal case of assault


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Q: Someone attacked me in the parking lot in Abu Dhabi. He was arrested but got bailed. We will have a hearing, what can I ask them for as damages?



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Q: I am a UK citizen, 46 years old, and I have been charged with theft, being drunk and assaulting a police officer.
I was in a holding centre for 16 days and after seeing the prosecutor, he let me out whilst holding my passport for bail conditions.
Can I expect a jail sentence or a fine?

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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.


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The accused on bail promised to resolve the issue but hasn't. What to do?




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Q: Hi,
Good morning!
I have some questions. I have an ongoing assault case against a person. The person is out on bail and told the court that he would resolve the issue with me, but he hasn't.
Question 1: Should I attend the hearing and inform the respected judge that my problem is unresolved, requesting a judgment?
Question 2: How should I attend the hearing?
Question 3: If a judgment is passed against the accused person, will he go to jail or will both of us be deported to our home countries?





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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.
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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. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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