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6 available 6 • View allComing back to the UAE after accepting a plea for mercy
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Q: I got charged with possession of drugs, 2 years ago, and executed my judgment 10 months ago (deportation). I applied to the Ruler’s Court for amnesty, to get acquitted of the crime, and have my record cleared.
In February 2020, my wishes came true. The Ruler's Court has accepted my plea for mercy and has cleared the deportation and record. I would like to know how do I proceed to come back to the UAE and whether any issues will arise if I do go back.
Would I get detained again?

Feb 20, 2020
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Deportation and possibility to return back to the UAE
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Q: Hi,
I am an Indian and living in Dubai for the last 25 years. My son had a criminal case on document forgery and he served three months jail term then got deported from the UAE.
I am not very sure if he has been blacklisted and got a lifetime ban. The judgement states "3 months jail and deportation". Recently I checked at Sharjah Immigration and found no ban on him.
However, I'm a bit scared that he will be blocked and arrested at the airport on arrival on a tourist visa.
Could you please advise how to check with the Airport Immigration and to ensure that he has no ban and can enter the country?
Kindly revert.

Mar 7, 2019
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Filing a mercy petition at Dubai Ruler's Court to lift deportation
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Q: Hi,
I need to apply for mercy petition at Dubai Ruler's Court for deportation removal.
Case: forgery.
Let me know the cost and process time, and is it possible to remove deportation or not?
All files regarding my case attached.
Thank you

Jul 26, 2018
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What are the chances of lifting an immigration ban drug case?



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Q: Good morning.
My wife is Philippino national and I am a UK national working in Dubai.
In March 2016, my wife was arrested and charged with the Abuse of Psychotropic Substances. She was sentenced to 1 year in jail.
After 6 months she was deported back to the Philippines (September 2016) and is now on the immigration blacklist, I have had this confirmed. At that time she was single, we met later.
I understand it is legally possible to get her name removed from the immigration blacklist, but my question is have the UAE courts ever lifted an immigration ban for someone jailed for a drug offense?
I understand the law is rarely ‘black and white’ but would appreciate a legal view.
Obviously, I would like my wife to join me here in Dubai and I’m just trying to understand if this is actually feasible or we should just accept that we will have to live apart while I work in the UAE.




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What does "data entry" status mean for a mercy request?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I submitted my mercy request. The status shows "data entry".
What does this mean?

Jul 22, 2023
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Can I cancel my deportation order and clear the civil case?




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Q: Hi,
Is it possible to request the deportation to be canceled if one still has a civil case pending, so the deportation is complicating things and not making it flexible to try and clear the civil case?





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Legal blog
4 available 4 • View allLaw on Drug Use & Rehabilitation in the UAE 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of drug use and rehabilitation in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 9, 2021
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Drug Crimes Under UAE Criminal Law 2
A legal concept upheld by the Federal Supreme Court states that drug use is not prosecuted by UAE courts if the offense occurred abroad. A positive drug test is accepted as proof of drug use, but it does not reveal whether the drug use occurred domestically or abroad. It is necessary to establish the crime's location in order to decide if the UAE courts have the authority to investigate it or if foreign courts should have jurisdiction over it.
Feb 2, 2024
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Deportation in the UAE: Its Concepts, Procedures, and Legal Implications 3
Deportation in the UAE is one of the most significant legal issues that many individuals face in the country, whether they are citizens or expatriates. Deportation is a legal procedure taken against a foreigner who has committed legal violations or transgressions that require their removal from the country. In this article, we will explore the concept of deportation in the UAE, the main reasons for deportation, the procedures involved, and the legal consequences for the deported individual.
Dec 9, 2024
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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 14
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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