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4 available 4 • View allMy husband is in jail because his friends were arrested in a drug case. How to bail him out?

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Q: Assalamu Alaikum all respected lawyers.
I just want to confirm my husband is in police custody in Abu Dhabi for a drug case. But he is not involved in drugs.
The reports of the drug test are negative. He is stuck because nine of his friends are involved in his case.
My question is, if I hire a lawyer, how much time will it take to finish the case or get his bail?
Also, how much time will it take to get power of attorney from Al Rahba Police Station?
And what will the process be after getting the power of attorney?
Please help me with my question


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What are my options if I got arrested for using an illegal substance?
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Q: I got caught using an illegal substance for the first time in Dubai and was detained for a period of 35 days.
I was arrested on 20/10/2022 and got bail on 24/11/2022.
But my case is still pending and under investigation.
How much is the penalty for an Emirati national and how long will it take till I see the public prosecutor again for a conclusion on my case?
P.S. first-time drug user.

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My brother got arrested in some drug case and transferred to Abu Dhabi. How to get him out?

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Q: My brother got arrested in some drug case. It's almost 2 months. Through his case number, we have searched online and found two charges on him but there is no data on the final charge.
His case papers are transferred to Abu Dhabi. Firstly, he was in Alkhwaneej police station and five days ago, he was transferred to a new jail without any judgment.
What should we do now because he was transferred without any judgment?
How much time will it take in the Abu Dhabi investigation?
What will be the punishment and how much time it'll take?
Is bail possible?


May 24, 2023
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Is there hope for bail in a 25-year sentence for a minor drug charge?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
My brother was sentenced to 25 years in jail for a minor drug case (1 gram) on October 24, 2024. Can he get bail?
What will happen next, and what can I do to help him get released?
Kindly advise!





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