Q: I have been accused of theft, with the company asking to meet with me in regards to questioning. The company says they have CCTV footage of me stealing even though I am innocent. Is it worth fighting?

Q: Hello. I met two Jewish guys in a hotel in 9.12.2020. I went to their room and after 30 minutes left. That evening, the police came to my house searching for money. They didn't find it. We went to the police station and stayed until morning at the police station. Because there was not enough proof, they let me go. Please help me. That day I sent my money to my country 3200, can it be like proof against me? I touched the safety box in front of him but,only door, not pin cod entering the place, is it also a proof? They have a video like I am doing a sexual act, can it be used against me or he also can have problems? Please help with advice. In the corridor, I was putting money in my bag and running out of the room. What can I get for such a case? Deportation, jail, fine? Thank you very much.

Q: Six months ago, I was caught shoplifting at a supermarket in Sharjah by their security personnel. They did not involve the police, and instead, I paid for the stolen items and wrote a statement acknowledging that the issue was resolved amicably without police intervention. I have since visited the same supermarket multiple times and have not faced any further confrontations. I am now concerned if the supermarket will still file a complaint against me with the police after all this time, even though I have receipts for all my purchases. Can you please advise me on this matter? Thank you.

Q: Dear Lawyers, What are the penalties for the crime of theft or attempted theft? Is it possible to lift a travel ban if you have a police case?

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.

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).