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7 available 7 • View allThe expected punishment of defaulting on credit card
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Q: Hello Adv. Anitha,
I would like to know what will happen if the credit card security cheque bounces? Will there be arrest & jail terms? The credit card outstanding is AED 22,000.

Jun 19, 2019
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Consequences of failing to pay after a civil case judgement
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Q: Dear Sir,
What will be the punishment for a civil case in Abu Dhabi?
If we can't pay the money back, and once the punishment is finished, do we still need to pay the money?

Oct 7, 2019
13541
Consequences of a deportation order in the UAE
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Q: Hello Madam,
My name is M., I was employed in Dubai at one of the construction companies from 2006 to 2008.
The days of the recession were hitting Dubai and companies not increasing salaries, due to that, labours made a strike and the company complained to the local authorities.
So the authorities kept us in jail for 4 days and deported us from jail to India with taking our eye scan in the jail (we received our full settlement in the jail in front of authorities).
I want to know, do I have a travel ban in the UAE? Can I enter the UAE through a visit visa? Can I get a work permit in the UAE?

Apr 3, 2019
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A friend was arrested and judged with a fine. Can the fine be deducted from detention days?


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Q: A friend was sentenced 9 months in jail after being accused of using narcotics.
The judgement was a fine of AED 5000 after appeal.
Can the fine be deducted from detention days?



Jun 1, 2023
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Do they count a full day or just 12 hours as one day in Ajman jail?
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Q: Hi
My husband has been in Ajman jail for 3 years and 6 months. Can you tell me if they count a full day or just 12 hours as one day?
I heard that one day in jail counts as two days.
Please help me.
Thank you so much!

Jun 18, 2023
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UAE jail: How is the sentence duration calculated?


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Q: Hi,
Can you guide me on the rules of UAE jail? Do they count day and night as one day?
If someone is sentenced to 3 years in jail, does it mean they will be there for 1.5 years?
Please guide me!



Oct 12, 2023
3607
After how many days should a person sentenced for one month be released?

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Q: If someone is arrested on 6 August, when will he be released?
Isn't a one-month punishment only 23 days?


Aug 28, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal 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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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
468

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View allAre there any restrictions on a diplomat buying property in the UAE? 0
Hello,
Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?
Feb 20, 2025
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If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? 0
Hi.
One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task."
He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know."
After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station.
They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go.
After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems?
If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country?
Please advise!
Feb 17, 2025
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What can I do if my employer refuses to pay me and I have no contract? 0
Hello,
What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?
Feb 18, 2025
122
I want to open an online shop. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? 0
I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc.
Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop?
If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide?
How much would it cost me?
Can I keep my residence visa (sponsored by my father) and not change it?
Feb 14, 2025
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How can we locate a person with an ongoing legal case? 0
Hello,
I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai.
Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility?
Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case?
What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?
Feb 11, 2025
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View allما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية مخدرات؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
ما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية المخدرات؟
Feb 15, 2022
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تكاليف تعيين خبير في قضية تتعلق بشركة مقاولات والمسؤول عن تعيينه وحياده 0
لدينا قضية مدنية مرفوعة ضد الشركة؛ وهي عبارة عن خلاف في حساب الكميات وجودتها داخل شركة مقاولات حيث فرضوا غرامات علينا لأعمال لم تكن في نطاق عملنا.
السؤال:
في حال استدعت المحكمة خبيرًا فنيًا للحكم بيننا، مَن يدفع راتب الخبير؟ ومَن يُعينه؟ ومن أي جانب يأتي لضمان الحيادية؟
May 10, 2020
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What happens when you miss a hearing in a criminal case 0
I am the defendant in a penal case, and the hearing session was scheduled for 16/12/2019 but I was unable to appear at the court because I had health issues.
Please advise me on what to do now.
Dec 22, 2019
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Resigning and claiming labour dues after signing the cancellation paper 0
Hi
I need your advice, please.
I resigned and completed my notice period upon transferring my visa from DMCC to TECOM. My employer sent the end of service settlement along with my last salary and leave benefit.
Now, to complete the process, they need me to sign that I have received the amount which I didn't. My previous employer is saying they don't have money right now and to sign then they will pay once available.
My question here is that if I sign, do I lose my right to claim the money if they didn't pay?
If yes, what kind of legal document or cheque can I ask them to provide prior signing? I'm hugely affected as I can't transfer the visa.
I have asked DMCC and they said I can file a complaint for them to try to settle but I'm sure my previous employer will come and say no money without solid commitment to pay.
Then DMCC will advise going to court which might take a long time. I don't like to make problems but I need advice on what I can ask them to provide to secure my money and to transfer my visa.
Dec 20, 2019
731
Claiming compensation due to delaying salary for over 4 months 0
Hello,
I'm in a situation when my employer didn't pay me a salary for over 4 months. I filed a complaint against him in MOHRE and the case has already been moved to the court.
While I was working unpaid. I had to use a credit line from my home country to cover my living expenses. It would be right to say that the quality of life was deeply decreased, plus now I owe money to a bank in my home country.
Is there any way I can claim compensation for that, together with compensation for the moral damage caused by working unpaid?
Guide me, please.
Thank you!
Dec 20, 2019
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