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What does "governed" mean in a criminal court case?
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Why is my verdict to pay a fine in a bounced cheque instead of paying the amount of the cheque?




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Q: My criminal case (cheque case) verdict is:
"The court ruled in his presence convicting the accused and punishing him with a fine of (five thousand dirhams - 5,000 dirhams) for the charge. Assigned to him and obliged him to pay the prescribed judicial fees"
I'm just confused that if I'm guilty of the accusation, why the punishment is to pay a fine and not to pay the amount on the cheque?





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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address? 0
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2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
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