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4 available 4 • View allRecent bounced cheque sanctions as ordered by Dubai Attorney General
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Q: Hi Sir,
"Under a new criminal order issued by the Dubai Attorney General Essam Al Humaidan, a range of minor offences – including bouncing cheques and failing to pay rent – will no longer be put through the court system and instead be treated as a misdemeanour subject to a financial penalty.
The new ruling, which will come into effect in December, means those responsible for bounced cheques of up to Dh50,000 will be fined Dh2,000, while those who bounce cheques of between Dh50,000 and Dh100,000 must pay a Dh5,000 fine, with a Dh10,000 fine for cheques between Dh100,000 and Dh200,000".
I have seen this new rule and I would like to know if this already started and if I already have a criminal case how can I pay the fine?

Mar 9, 2018
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Does paying the fine for a bounced cheque substitute imprisonment and travel ban?
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Q: Hi.
If my rental cheque has bounced and I paid the fine in my primary case, do I get a jail term after that?
Can I travel to my home country?

Nov 29, 2017
3388
Does the fine payment for bounced rental cheques remove my travel ban?
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Q: Dear Sir,
I have a question regarding my rental cheques, where two cheques got bounced recently.
For the first cheque, I got arrested by the police at Dubai Airport. I paid the fine at Dubai Courts, then they released me.
After two days, one more cheque got bounced and I had already requested to negotiate with the management but they didn't listen. I cannot pay now because I don't have a job.
Now my question is, can I travel to my home country after paying the fine for my second bounced cheque?
Please advise as soon as possible.
Thank you.

Nov 30, 2017
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Clearing bank cases for loans and credit cards by paying the fine
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Q: Hi Sir,
I have a debt with a bank related to two bank loans and two credit cards. The debt total amount is around 300k.
I am out of the UAE now and I want to pay and settle my case, but I don't have the full amount.
My friend told me I can transfer the case from police to court and will pay a fine, then I can come to Dubai and the bank won't do a civil case below 100k.
Is it true?
Please guide me. I would like to finish this issue.

Nov 16, 2018
187
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1 available 1 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 292
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
Oct 15, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
Sep 27, 2020
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ما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية مخدرات؟ 6
السلام عليكم،
ما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية المخدرات؟
Feb 15, 2022
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Does the jail term start counting from the date of arrest or date of judgment? 22
My brother is in jail for the last 2 months in Abu Dhabi, UAE. On 10/2/2022, the judge gave judgment for three months in jail and evict from the country.
My question is do they count the days since they arrest my brother or from the day of judgment?
Please let me know
Feb 13, 2022
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تكاليف تعيين خبير في قضية تتعلق بشركة مقاولات والمسؤول عن تعيينه وحياده 6
لدينا قضية مدنية مرفوعة ضد الشركة؛ وهي عبارة عن خلاف في حساب الكميات وجودتها داخل شركة مقاولات حيث فرضوا غرامات علينا لأعمال لم تكن في نطاق عملنا.
السؤال:
في حال استدعت المحكمة خبيرًا فنيًا للحكم بيننا، مَن يدفع راتب الخبير؟ ومَن يُعينه؟ ومن أي جانب يأتي لضمان الحيادية؟
May 10, 2020
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What happens when you miss a hearing in a criminal case 4
I am the defendant in a penal case, and the hearing session was scheduled for 16/12/2019 but I was unable to appear at the court because I had health issues.
Please advise me on what to do now.
Dec 22, 2019
2048
Resigning and claiming labour dues after signing the cancellation paper 2
Hi
I need your advice, please.
I resigned and completed my notice period upon transferring my visa from DMCC to TECOM. My employer sent the end of service settlement along with my last salary and leave benefit.
Now, to complete the process, they need me to sign that I have received the amount which I didn't. My previous employer is saying they don't have money right now and to sign then they will pay once available.
My question here is that if I sign, do I lose my right to claim the money if they didn't pay?
If yes, what kind of legal document or cheque can I ask them to provide prior signing? I'm hugely affected as I can't transfer the visa.
I have asked DMCC and they said I can file a complaint for them to try to settle but I'm sure my previous employer will come and say no money without solid commitment to pay.
Then DMCC will advise going to court which might take a long time. I don't like to make problems but I need advice on what I can ask them to provide to secure my money and to transfer my visa.
Dec 20, 2019
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