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Q: My sister tried to take 40 items from [----] retail on Friday. She was in custody since then and now she is sentenced for 1-month imprisonment and deportation.
This has been the judgement of the local police station. This is the first case ever with her, no criminal record of any type before.
Is this judgement temporary or can anyone make it worse before this is finished?


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Appealing a court order of deportation for criminal violation
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Q: Hi,
My son was found guilty of smoking weed. The charges were consumption and possession for consumption.
Can we appeal to cancel the deportation? Does it have any repercussion in case the appeal is denied?

Aug 7, 2018
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Can I come back to the UAE after a sentence of suspension of punishment and deportation?


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Q: My sentence in appeal court shows suspension of punishment and deportation and in the month column, it says 6. In the fine column, it says 30900.
I paid a fine of 15900 back in 2018 and got deported. They told me my sentence was a fine and deportation.
Can I come back now?
I don't understand my sentence. I was deported after surrendering in court and then to central jail. The appeal case ID is [----].



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What does suspending the imprisonment sentence for 3 years mean?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Imprisonment for a period of three months, a fine of $5,655, and removal from the state.
The imprisonment sentence is to be suspended for a period of 3 years. What does it mean?



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Does my 6-month suspended prison sentence mean I will serve it if I return to the UAE?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My 6-month prison sentence is suspended for 3 years.
Does this mean that when I return to the UAE after 3 years, I will have to serve 6 months in prison?
Thanks!



May 21, 2024
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Can the court of appeals increase the punishment if the accused appeals a judgment?




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Q: Dear Experts,
General question: For example, if the court of first instance issues a judgment with a specific punishment, like 3 months in jail, and the accused appeals the decision, can the court of appeals increase the punishment?





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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.
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