How can I lift the arrest warrant in an execution case if I have a criminal case hearing about the same cheque?

Hello,

Regarding the arrest warrant issued in the execution case for the bounced cheque, please note that under the recent UAE legal reforms, cheque bounce due to insufficient funds is now treated as a civil matter, not a criminal offence.

If your case involves only insufficient funds, you can apply to the court to lift the arrest warrant by citing the updated laws and requesting permission for payment in installments if needed.

If there is a criminal case pending for the same cheque, the court is generally required to dismiss or convert it to a civil matter, and lift any arrest warrants accordingly.

However, if the cheque bounce involves fraud or other criminal elements, the arrest warrant may still be valid.

Please let me know if you need assistance with filing the application to lift the warrant.

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out regarding your situation involving an arrest warrant issued in an execution case linked to a cheque, which is also subject to a criminal case.

Please note that under UAE law (specifically Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020), cheques that bounce due to insufficient funds have been decriminalized, and many such criminal cases are now eligible for dismissal.

If your criminal case is based on a bounced cheque for insufficient funds, we may be able to petition the relevant authorities (police, prosecution, or court) to lift the arrest warrant and any related travel bans.

Simultaneously, in the execution case (which is a civil matter), it is crucial to comply with court procedures. However, there may be legal grounds to object to the execution or apply for installment payments depending on your circumstances.

To proceed effectively, I recommend scheduling a detailed consultation so we can review your case documents, verify the current legal status, and advise on the most strategic steps to lift the arrest warrant and resolve the execution matter.

Please let us know your availability, and we will be happy to assist further.

Best regards,

Hello,

Arrest warrants related to an execution case typically arise from non-compliance with a court order, such as failing to pay a debt that has been ordered by the court.

If the arrest warrant is for a civil execution case (for example, you owe money based on a cheque), then the authorities might be enforcing the payment of that debt.

In some cases, if a criminal case is ongoing regarding the same cheque, your lawyer might request a temporary suspension of the execution order on the grounds that there is a pending criminal investigation or trial.

This could be a basis to request a delay or reconsideration of the arrest warrant.

If you have an active arrest warrant in a civil execution case related to a cheque, and there is an ongoing criminal case or upcoming hearing for the same cheque, you may submit an urgent request to the Execution Court to suspend or lift the arrest warrant temporarily until the criminal case is resolved.

UAE law allows for such suspension, as the outcome of the criminal case may directly impact the civil execution.

To proceed, please share your WhatsApp number we can assist you in filing the proper legal petition and coordinating with both courts.

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your message.

If you have an active arrest warrant in an execution case related to a cheque, and there is also a pending criminal case for the same cheque, you may submit a request to the Execution Court to suspend or lift the arrest warrant until the criminal case is resolved.

In your request, you should provide proof of the ongoing criminal case or upcoming hearing. The court may consider holding enforcement actions until a judgment is issued in the criminal matter.

If you need assistance in drafting and submitting this request, we would be glad to help.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Dear Inquirer,

If there is an active arrest warrant in an execution case related to a cheque, and a criminal case is still ongoing for the same cheque, it may be possible to request suspension or cancellation of the warrant, depending on the status of the criminal proceedings.

The court may consider a request to stay execution until the outcome of the criminal case is determined.

To assess your specific situation and take appropriate legal action, we recommend booking a consultation or appointing our office to represent you. You can submit your request through our website.

We are ready to support you.

We are happy at Future Vision Law Advocates and Legal Consultancy to assist you and provide the best legal services that meet your needs.

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Thank you for your question.

If there is an arrest warrant issued in an execution case based on a bounced cheque, and you also have an ongoing criminal case for the same cheque, it is possible to request the execution court to lift or suspend the arrest warrant temporarily until the outcome of the criminal case is decided.

The reason is that the criminal case may affect your liability, and the execution proceedings should not continue in parallel in a way that causes double punishment or prejudices your position.

To do this properly, you must submit a written application to the execution judge, explaining the situation and providing proof of the criminal case, including the next hearing date. In many cases, if the judge is satisfied that the criminal case is serious and may impact the execution process, he may freeze or temporarily lift the arrest warrant until the criminal case is concluded.

If you’d like my assistance in preparing and filing this application and representing you before the execution judge, feel free to reach out to me directly on WhatsApp or by phone to discuss the steps and documents needed.

Dear

Thank you for reaching out to us. In response to your inquiry regarding how to lift the arrest warrant in an enforcement case while a criminal hearing is pending concerning the same cheque:

In principle, you may submit a request to the Execution Judge to lift or suspend the arrest warrant based on the existence of a criminal case pending regarding the same cheque.

You can request a temporary suspension of the enforcement procedures until the criminal case is resolved by providing proof of the case (such as a copy of the referral order or the criminal hearing date).

Please note that acceptance of the request is at the discretion of the Execution Judge, who may require additional documents or guarantees.

If you wish, we can proceed with the necessary procedures on your behalf and prepare the required legal applications. Kindly confirm if you would like us to start immediately.

Best regards,

Alya Alzeera