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Wrongfully accused of assault. How to prove innocence?

Greetings,

In 2018, I was wrongfully accused of assault. My colleague got into a fight with a local man outside of a restaurant. I never got involved but was somehow accused of assaulting this person.

When I spoke to the prosecutor, I mentioned that there were several CCTV cameras that would prove that I never assaulted anybody but was told that "the CCTV cameras weren't working on that day".

I was jailed for 20 Days, released on bail, and left the UAE without going to court in fear for my life. I recently requested my records which indicate an arrest warrant, 20,000 AED fine, 2 months in Jail, and a deportation order.

I understand that the best way to have this settled is to file an appeal and appear before the judge. My biggest concern is what happens once I arrive in the UAE for the appeal.

Will I be arrested and jailed again and potentially in a worse situation than before?

I really would like to finally get this properly resolved so if anyone has any suggestions, I would love some advice.

Thanks!

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Ali Khalaf Alhosani Advocates & Legal Consultants
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29 Nov 2022, 21:01

Dear questioner,

If the verdict was issued in absentia against you as mentioned, then this gives you the right to object, and your trial will be reviewed, meaning that you will be tried again, then you can prove your innocence by all means of proof.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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30 Nov 2022, 08:17

Dear questioner,

You can appoint a lawyer while you are outside the UAE to make an appeal or cassation according to the case and it comes to the lawyer to prove your innocence.

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