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6 available 6 • View allIs there a legal way to avoid imprisonment if the court passed a sentence upon me?
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Q: Hi ,
I left UAE during the financial crisis 2009 because I got laid back by my employer and I could not pay back my bank loan. The bank collection agents contacted me few times but I couldn't reach an agreement with them as I am facing financial difficulties as a single parent for 2 kids currently not working.
l want to go back to UAE for a job offer. A friend checked for me with Immigration and Court. They found that there is a judgement in absentia of 6 months under my name and case filed requesting the amount of the loan plus the interest which I can not afford paying a single portion of it.
Is there a legal solution to sort this out due to 9 years passed since I left the UAE? So I can get a job offer and support my kids and if my financial situation improves in the future I will try to settle the loan. This 6-month absentia imprisonment was issued 6 months ago.

Nov 9, 2017
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Can jail sentence be converted into fine if the accused is outside the UAE?
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Q: Dear Mr. Khaled,
I have been working and living in the UAE for last 10 years and had few credit cards and loan. Last year I came to Pakistan and did not return as I was terminated during my vacation.
Now, I have started settlement with banks and have obtained good discounts and have settled. Few cases are left which I am planning to pay fines through court. Two of them have Jail sentences for 1 month and 2 months respectively though the cases are on 16000 and 31000 AED credit cards.
Please advise, can we get the sentence converted to fines as well? What am I supposed to do in this situation where the sentence is Jail though I am not in the UAE?
Thanks.

Jul 18, 2017
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Imprisonment suspended, but police mention a 3-month term! What now?

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Q: Dear Experts,
Two days ago, my cousin was detained with the intention of being transferred to Al Awir for imprisonment and deportation. Following his last appeal, the court suspended his imprisonment, but only a deportation order was issued.
However, when I visited the police station yesterday, they informed me that he has been given a 3-month jail term!
I contacted the public prosecution, and they stated that the case is closed following the second appeal for deportation without imprisonment. Currently, he is in Al Awir jail.
What happens next? His wife and kids are very worried. Can someone help me to assist in getting him back to the country?


Jan 17, 2024
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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 [----].



Jun 9, 2023
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What if the court can't impose imprisonment due to having children under 11?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What happens if the court cannot impose imprisonment on a person due to having children under 11 and a deceased spouse?
There are serious charges of non-declaration of gold, whether intentional or unintentional, which may result in a possible 6-year term.


May 7, 2024
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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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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 Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
Jun 15, 1992
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Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me.
Case Type: Civil Case
Claim amount: 400,000
Paid: 65,000
Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
Emirate: Ajman
This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address.
I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000.
Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
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I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
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