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Punishment for alcohol consumption without a drinking license
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.
Dear Madam,
With regard to your question, according to the UAE Alcohol Law of the year 1972, the punishment for alcohol consumption without a drinking licence is a maximum of 6 months imprisonment or a maximum of AED 5,000 fine or both punishments.
If he has been charged in court and the judgement has been issued against, we may need to see the judgement copy to verify the punishment that has been given to him for the offence.
However, it would not be more than the maximum which has been specified by the law.
Should you require further clarifications, you can contact our office on 04 554 7635 or info@awsuwaidi-advocates.com
Best regards.
