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My friend has been charged with a case of possession of narcotics. How to defend the case?

Dear Lawyers,

My friend has been charged with a case of possession of a narcotic substance schedule 3 for personal use, on 1st March 2023. The quantity was very small, maybe 5 gm.

The case is now in public prosecution under investigation, and he is currently on a travel ban as well.

My question is as per the new law on drugs and as a first-time offense, what would be the verdict?

Can he get a new visa and change jobs during this phase?

How much time does it take to finish the case?

Mohamed Fawzy

Hamdan Al Kaabi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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11 May 2023, 08:56

The Public Prosecution may decide on all the matters you have asked me. Because of the travel ban, his visa cannot be transferred.

The prosecution may determine a fine along with deportation. Kindly make sure to appeal it immediately, maybe the judge will cancel the deportation.

11 May 2023, 09:56

Thank you for your response.

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Abdulhamid Albalooshi

Abdulhamid Yousuf Albulooshi Advocates & Legal Consultants

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11 May 2023, 09:00

Dear Questioner,

Please share the case number and mention in which city the case is.

11 May 2023, 09:40

Dear team,

Thank you for your response.

Case number is [-----] and the case is in Dubai.

11 May 2023, 10:15

Dear Questioner,

As per the accusation mentioned, this case might take between 3 weeks - 5 weeks to be sent to the court.

11 May 2023, 10:58

Thank you for your response.

Can you please let me know what can be expected?

11 May 2023, 10:59

How can this case be dealt?

We are planning to hire a lawyer

11 May 2023, 11:28

Dear Questioner,

Kindly note that the judgment can be a fine or a fine with deportation.

You need to submit your defense in the first hearing at the court to have the best judgment.

11 May 2023, 11:38

Thank you so much for your response.

Is there a chance to seek mercy and avoid deportation?

If yes, can I get your assistance on how much the charges would come to avoid deportation?

11 May 2023, 14:06

Dear Questioner,

Kindly be informed that we can legally represent him in prosecution and court, our office charges will be AED 15,750.

11 May 2023, 14:53

We are okay with the charges, however, can you confirm below?

In case of a deportation order, can this be revoked?

Can the travel ban be removed?

11 May 2023, 16:35

Yes, it can be, because we will have 2 more chances to appeal and cancel the deportation.

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Shamsa Albedwawi

Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants

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11 May 2023, 13:39

Hi,

The verdict depends on many factors and on the facts of the cases.

Till the case is not cleared, it is difficult for him to change his visa.

However, he can request the prosecutor for the NOC for the change of job and application for a new visa.

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Ahmad Amiri

Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants

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11 May 2023, 19:35

1) According to the question, and according to the law, the penalty is imprisonment for a period of no less than 3 months (or) a fine of no less than 20 thousand dirhams and no more than 100 thousand dirhams. The court may also order deportation.

2) Visa and job are difficult during the trial.

3) The duration of the trial depends on many things.

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