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3 available 3 • View allWhat 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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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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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?


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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
47958
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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