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Somebody filed a complaint against me and is not answering calls. Can I request the police to close the case?

Q: A verbal abuse complaint was filed against me. Though there is no witness and no direct evidence, there are a few indirect WhatsApp messages that may be open to interpretation and were provided by the complainant. The police filed a case and seized my phone. It has now been over 3 months. The police transferred to the public prosecutor. However, the case was returned with a recommendation for settlement or moving to a one-day court. The complainant refused to settle before and now does not answer the police calls when they try to get the complainant to sign the notice for one one-day court hearing so this can move forward. I am following up with the police every week but there is no progress. What can be done now? Can I request the police to close the case or move it to one-day court regardless? What are my options?

After buying a property, what is the process for handover in case a tenant is occupying it?

Q: Hello After the sale of the property, what is the process for handover in case a tenant is occupying or a landlord is occupying? How is the handover with the landlord done? What if the transfer is done but no key was handed over by the owner, how much compensation can be expected due to delay or lack of key handover? Thanks

How can we locate a person with an ongoing legal case?

Q: Hello, I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai. Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility? Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case? What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?

How is paid sick leave calculated for an employee who resigns after one and a half years?

Q: Hello, How many days of paid sick leave is an employee eligible for in the following case? The employee resigned after 1 year and 6 months of service and has already availed the paid sick leave for the first year. How many days of paid sick leave are available for the last 6 months?

Will my company be liable for an employee’s debts from a business they previously owned?

Q: Hello, I am looking to hire a new employee who has debts from a company he previously owned. Will my company be responsible for his debts, and can his creditors make a claim against my company?

Can my husband attend a hearing on my behalf in Dubai Land Court?

Q: Hello, I have a hearing in Dubai Land Court. Can my husband attend this hearing on my behalf? Will I need to give him a power of attorney, or can he attend the session without it?

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Can a company that I witnessed against in a fraud case file a case against me?

Q: I and two of my employees gave witness against some people in Ajman that I saw selling a container of cell phones that they took from a guy they cheated. Also, I witnessed that they were involved in the fraud. They got convicted and they made an appeal. Now they did the following: 1) The company owner (Staying in Pakistan) confessed in the objection that he did everything legally, such as signing an agreement and selling the company to a company other than the person I witnessed against. 2) They mentioned the mistake in my dates that the material was sold inside the port directly from company to company not by them. I gave dates of witnessing them 5 days later as compared to papers of delivery given by Dubai customs under name of buyer. 3) They showed that they have previous cases against me that I did not tell the court, prosecution, and judge. Can they get easy acquittal? How can I stop them from getting acquittal because after acquittal they will surely open a case against me?

Does switching from a DMCC company visa to a Golden Visa reset my EOSB calculation?

Q: Hi, I have been working for a company for 5 years now, and I am eligible to apply for a Golden Visa based on my salary and designation. My company is telling me that when I switch from a company visa to a Golden Visa, I will need to collect my complete EOSB upon canceling my visa with them and restart as a new employee with the company. This means my EOSB will start from zero and will be calculated at 21 days instead of 30 days. Is this legally correct, or is my company telling me this to discourage me from applying for the Golden Visa? My company is a DMCC-registered company, and my visa is a DMCC visa. If a company refuses to give an NOC for a Golden Visa, is there anything that can be done?

How can I request mercy to lift a travel ban and deportation for a jailed relative?

Q: Hello, I need to remove a travel ban and deportation for a relative through a request for mercy to the prosecution. What is the process? He is in jail and has a civil execution case against him.

Is a conversation recorded without informing the other person admissible in court?

Q: Hello, Is it legal to record a conversation without informing the other person? If so, is it admissible in court?

Can I leave my job without notice if my employer delays my salary and does not provide work?

Q: Hello, Can I leave my company without any notice? For 8 consecutive days, they haven’t given me a location to work. I need money for rent, food, and other expenses. Are they obligated to pay me even if the company hasn’t given me work? Salary is always late, and they lie about why it’s delayed. There’s also a lack of insurance. Please, I need advice!

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Can my husband demand a separate device for our child, and could it affect my parental rights?

Q: Hello, My husband and I are married and have a 6-year-old child. Due to ongoing disputes, he is demanding that I get a separate device and SIM card for our child so that he and his family can contact the child without using my number. He has also instructed his family to block me and communicate only through a separate number, claiming that I do not facilitate enough communication with them. I have never prevented anyone from contacting our child, and I will still be the one managing the device and calls. Does he have the right to impose this unreasonable demand on me? If I comply, could this set a legal precedent that might impact my parental rights in the future?

Will someone with a deportation order be deported despite a pending jail sentence?

Q: Hello, Will someone with an existing deportation order be deported from the UAE even if they have another pending case for which a jail term has been sentenced?

What happens when a criminal case is referred to the public prosecutor?

Q: Hello, I have filed a criminal case against someone, and now the case is referred to the public prosecutor. What does that mean? And what is next?

Can I re-enter the UAE on a new company visa if I have already exited with Abu Dhabi outpass?

Q: A person already exited with an Abu Dhabi outpass without paying the tourist visa overstay fine for 55 days from DXB airport on November 6, 2022. Now the file status in ICP is closed and no fine is shown in ICP. Can I re-enter the UAE on a new company visa from Nepal without any issues at DXB airport?

How can I avoid a cheque case and travel ban by the flat owner who failed to fulfill his obligations?

Q: Hello Ma’am/Sir Have a good day! What will I do if someone is blackmailing me because my cheques are with him for last year? I gave them to him because he said he would transfer the flat under my name. I gave him money also then after 3 months, he told me the flat could not be renewed. I can’t take the money that I gave to him, and that’s why I’m not paying his bills now. He is harassing me to pay his bills or else he will use my cheques. Please help me with what I will do. I will travel in March 2025 but I don’t know if they will allow me to go to my country. I hope anyone can help me with this. Thanks

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