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7 available 7 • View allPenalty for drinking and driving in Dubai
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Q: What is the penalty for drinking and driving in Dubai?

May 18, 2016
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Punishment 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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القيادة تحت تأثير الكحول وعقوبتها
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س: كنت في دبي أوصل صديقي إلى منزله الساعة الثانية بعد منتصف الليل الأسبوع الماضي بالسيارة. كنا شربنا بعض الكحول واصطدمت بسيارة مركونة عندما كنت أرجع للوراء.
لم أجد أحد، وإذا اتصلت بالشرطة سأذهب إلى السجن بالطبع، فذهبت ولم أفعل شيء. ولكن اتصل بي أمس ضابط وطلب مني الذهاب إلى الشرطة بسبب الصدم والهروب.
لا أعرف ماذا سيحصل الآن وإذا كنت سأذهب إلى السجن.
أرجو المساعدة.

Oct 18, 2018
366
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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Am I liable for repair costs after an accident, even with my employer's full insurance?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I am a lady driver working in Abu Dhabi for a local employer. I have been with them for three months now.
Unfortunately, I had a car accident last night, and I was at fault; I bumped into another car.
My employer has full insurance on the car. Am I liable to pay for all the repair costs?





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Oct 31, 2024
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Can my employer deduct private garage repair costs from my salary after an accident?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I had an accident last night, and it was my mistake. I called Saeed and made an insurance claim report, but my employer didn’t claim the insurance; he went to a private garage for repairs.
Now he has deducted the garage costs from my salary. Is this legal in the UAE?





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Nov 12, 2024
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Can someone with a drink-and-drive case in the UAE switch jobs after termination?




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Q: Hello everyone.
I want to ask: my friend has a drink-and-drive case in the UAE and has been terminated from his company.
Can he join another company, or is it possible for him to change jobs?
Please advise.
Thank you!





Jan 10, 2025
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (21) of 1995 Concerning Traffic 11
The stipulations of this UAE Traffic Law govern all types of vehicles and their drivers, and the passage of pedestrians and animals on public roads in the United Arab Emirates.
Nov 20, 1995
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Federal 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
47917
Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allRecovery of outstanding payments for breach of contractual obligations 0
Good morning Sir.
I have export perishables to Al Aweer market, and this particular gentleman paid for the first few orders but for the last few he didn't pay. He said tomorrow and it has never come.
I have all the documents and I filed a complaint with Dubai police, and I have the complaint numbers as well. Now, my finances are very bad. If you could recover my money from this man, it will be a great help for my family.
I trust Dubai people and this is what happened to me. If you could get your professional fee and get me the balance, then we can reach an agreement.
Oct 17, 2017
740
How can I check the immigration status of my friend who absconded from Dubai? 0
Hi there,
My friend absconded from Dubai in 2008/2009 leaving behind a small amount of credit card debt in Dubai and also left her employment without resigning properly.
If my friend was to fly to Doha, Qatar would this cause a problem? My friend has never been chased by the UAE bank and has never heard from.
Is it possible to check my friend's immigration status?
Oct 31, 2017
818
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights? 0
Hi,
I left Dubai halfway through my contract because of a family ailment. I didn't give notice, I had a leave and resigned when I got home. It's been 2 years since.
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights?
Nov 5, 2017
418
Can your bank loan affect your end of service benefits? 0
If you are fired from your job of 10 years and you have a loan, what will happen with UAE law?
Can you lose your end of service benefits?
Aug 10, 2017
12352
Refund of a deposit paid by the underage buyer of real estate property 0
I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and received a reservation document signed and stamped by the developer.
However, at the time of the deposit, I was under the age of 21 which is the minimum age to purchase property in Dubai. Lastly once the deposit was made I never received an SPA or NOC. Have now been sent a notice by Dubai Land Department on the request of the developers for Property Termination procedure. The request was canceled.
I am now trying to figure out how to get my deposit back as I believe since I was underage and no formal contract was presented or signed, the agreement is void.
Jul 31, 2017
701
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