Q: Dear Sir, I had a loan of AED 20,000 and I was paying my instalment every month until I lost my job. My outstanding amount was only AED 8000 by then, but hence I didn't have a job and I couldn't pay for 7 months. However, as I found a new job I started to pay again but a case was filed already by this time. I was jailed for 2 days and I was presented to the courts where they gave me a fine of AED 2000, then I was released. Now, the recovery department is calling me again and telling me to pay AED 14000 as they say that's my current outstanding amount. They say that a civil case will be filed if I fail to pay. So what will happen if they filed a civil case? Please advice.

Q: Hi Nikhat, I hope you are well and don't mind messaging you. I saw your post about a police good conduct certificate. If I apply for one of these from outside the UAE, will it say if I have any open cases against me? I believe they are closed and would like to re-enter the UAE. Many thanks in advance for your advice. Kind regards

Q: I have a case from Dunia Finance regarding a bounced cheque amounting AED 50,000 and I was caught and detained in Abu Dhabi for 3 days. They give me a bail for AED 2000 and I was released. What should happen after this, and how do I know if I am cleared or I need to attend in court? Please advise what will happen to my case after paying the bail. Thanks and regards, Ramel

Q: I already paid fines to police for my 32,000 credit card original amount, and now still increasing interest. They're still calling me, my friends and the company that I work today. What will I do to stop them from calling and disturbing me? Please give advice. Thank you.

Q: I have a travel ban due to a bounced cheque. Can I pay fine immediately without going to court after the launch of the online services? Kindly advise me or call me via phone.

Q: Hi all, I have the following case. Criminal Misdemeanor - Cheque Bounce. Police Station: Bur Dubai - Jafiliya. Cheque amount: 110,000. I was told I can clear this by paying the court AED 10k. Can someone guide me on doing this on my own? The judgement is not passed. I'm in India currently. Please suggest.

Q: Hi. I am currently facing a criminal lawsuit from my previous employer. This criminal case has not been finalized and there are some hearings left. At the same time, the employer has put a civil lawsuit against me. My question is whether it is possible for the company to put 2 kinds of lawsuits and both criminal and civil lawsuits can run at the same time?

س: السلام عليكم، لدي قضية جزائية منذ ٢٠١٧. تم تغريمي وأنا خارج الإمارات وما زلت. ما مصير القضية بعد قانون الشيكات الجديد؟ وهل يمكن الحصول على شهادة حسن سلوك؟ الشكر الجزيل سلفًا!

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 law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.