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The public prosecution has appealed for a more severe punishment. What to do?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am involved in a drug case for possession and use of illegal substances.
I was bailed out on February 17 and had a court hearing on April 17, which I did not attend. The judgment was made in absentia, with a penalty of a 5000 dirham fine.
I paid the fine before the Eid holidays, and the "wanted" status was cleared.
However, the public prosecution has appealed the judgment, arguing that the penalty was too lenient. I have another hearing on May 17.
Should I file an appeal now or after the hearing on the 17th?
Dear Questioner,
You cannot file an appeal now. An appeal on your part was possible within 15 days of the issuance of the court ruling.
If you did not attend any court session, did not submit your defense in court, and the judgment was issued in absentia, then the appeal period starts from the day you are notified of the judgment or the day the judgment is executed and the fine amount is paid.
Dear Sir,
Regarding your question, you have to attend the hearing on 17th May and submit your defense at the hearing.
You can not appeal the final judgment but can do causation after the appeal judgment.
Please feel free to contact us for any future details.
Thanks & Regards,
