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9 available 9 • View allPunishment for alcohol consumption without a drinking license
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Q: The police caught my boyfriend when he was drunk. How long should he be in prison for it?
P.S. He is in jail now for 1 month.

Apr 10, 2017
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Punishment for alcohol possession in the UAE 
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Q: My brother age of 29 is in police custody for 1 month now for possession of 20 beer bottles and he is a Muslim.
What are the procedures or further process that will be carried on, and will he be deported from the UAE to his country or not?

Jul 24, 2018
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Punishment for being drunk and assaulting a police officer
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Q: I am a UK citizen, 46 years old, and I have been charged with theft, being drunk and assaulting a police officer.
I was in a holding centre for 16 days and after seeing the prosecutor, he let me out whilst holding my passport for bail conditions.
Can I expect a jail sentence or a fine?

Jan 15, 2018
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Returning a case by the court to the public prosecution
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Q: Hi,
I am a defendant of a case for drinking alcohol in a public place. The court called us for a hearing session on 14.5.2019.
In that, they told us that the judgement will be on 22.5.2019. But when we went on 22.5.2019 and inquired about my judgement, They did not fine and instead they told us that the court has returned this case to public prosecution.
My question is, what will the public prosecution do and what do we need to do to further?
Mr Hari, I called you once. I hope you remember. Please Explain.
Thanks and regards,
P. K.

May 28, 2019
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The consequences of being drunk in accommodation
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Q: I got drunk while being off duty in my accommodation.
Do I get fired?

Aug 22, 2020
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The legality of Muslim person's consumption of alcohol in the UAE
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Q: Hello,
I'm a Muslim girl, 13 years old. My parents call themselves Muslim but they never pray or do stuff like that. They also drink alcohol.
I read that people can't purchase alcohol in the UAE without a license, then how does my father get it? He and my mom are Muslims but they don't follow Allah's commands.
I really want them to stop drinking.

Nov 8, 2020
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The consequences of fighting with a drunk person
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Q: Hello good morning,
A drunk boy fought with my friend and my friend called the police.
Anyone can tell me now what will happen?

May 24, 2021
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Security guard's breach of company accommodation: Can I take legal action?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was at my company accommodation when my roommate and some of his friends were having a small gathering and consuming alcohol (legally purchased from MMI).
Suddenly, the security guard and the accommodation assistant in charge breached into the room without knocking or ringing the doorbell. They took all the liquor bottles and recorded a video of everyone, including myself.
I agree that consuming alcohol in staff accommodation is not allowed, but that is not my problem because I did not consume any alcohol.
My question is, is it legal for them to breach someone's privacy and take a video?
If it is illegal, how can I take action against them?





Jun 13, 2023
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What can happen to you in Dubai if you get drunk and get in a fight with somebody?




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Q: My friend got arrested by police at a public park. He was drunk and started a fight over there and they signed him a warning letter and left him.
That day itself he got a message from Dubai police "Thank you for using Dubai Police services, the criminal case has been successfully registered. Ref........"
Is it a problem for him?
Kindly reply.





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