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Sharjah, UAE

Dealing with a subletter assault: What to expect from the police and legal system?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I sublet my apartment to a couple. When the building management said that it is not allowed, we asked them to vacate and gave the money back.

They didn't vacate and were troubling us so badly for 14 days. I caught the man red-handed while using my things. I asked him to return them to me. He assaulted me and I have video recorded the same.

Though I was assaulted, my injury was very small and the doctor mentioned it as a small injury in the government hospital report. I have filed a criminal assault case against him and gave the video as proof and my husband is the witness.

The police opened the case and asked us to come after 3 days.

1. I want to know what will happen next in these 3 days.

2. Will they leave him just with a warning since my injury was small?

3. Will he be punished or put in jail?

4. How soon will they catch him since I know only his mobile number, name, and no other details and that's what I gave to the police as well?

5. Does the UAE have any website to see updates on police cases?

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15 Feb 2023, 06:43

Dear sir/madam,

The punishment for the bodily harm inflicted upon you cannot be accurately determined due to our lack of access to the medical report and the case details. However, the penalty is approximately imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.

5. Does the UAE have any website to see updates on police cases?

Yes, please visit the inquiry site to receive more information from the Dubai Police.

The penalty may result in imprisonment for up to one year.

15 Feb 2023, 06:56

This is Sharjah police. Do we have a case update website?

15 Feb 2023, 07:39

Yes, when the Public Prosecution requests an investigation within a few days.

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