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Am I still eligible for ILOE after my free zone company closed and I applied late?

Q: Good morning, My company closed due to the non-renewal of the license in the free zone area, and they gave me an end-of-service letter dated June 6, 2024. However, I only applied on July 13, and I haven`t received a reply yet. Am I still eligible for ILOE? I would like to hear some legal opinions. I hope you can help me. Thank you!

Can I face jail time for failing to pay rent after missing court-ordered installments?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I failed to pay rent in Sharjah to my room owner, and he filed a case against me. The court initially ordered me to pay in installments, but I failed to pay. Now, the police have arrested me again for this case. Is there any chance of jail punishment for me by the judge?

Do I need my husband's approval to work if I am under his golden visa sponsorship?

Q: Hello, My husband is sponsoring me with his Golden Visa. Will I be independent from him? Meaning, will I need his approval to work or to do anything? Can he cancel my visa in case of separation?

Is an employee under an absconding case in the UAE entitled to all labor benefits?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If an employee is put under an absconding case in the UAE, is he entitled to all the benefits from the employer? Or does he have to pay a fine to the company as he left for reasons beyond his control without giving notice?

Could my speeding violation result in jail time?

Q: Hi, Late at night, around 1 AM, I was speeding at 163 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in Khalifa City. I received a fine from the police and 23 black points. When I talked to the police, they told me I have to go to the traffic department for this issue. They also mentioned that the traffic department will initiate a case against me, potentially leading to prosecution. Will the case go to court? What charges will I face? What fines am I likely to pay? I heard that the court could also impose jail time for this offense. There was no accident or injury involved.

How do I cancel my expired UAE residency visa from abroad, given my ex-employer's closure?

Q: Hello, I have a residency visa that expired a month ago. I am currently outside the UAE and need to go back in September. My ex-employer was under the Techno Park Freezone, but I couldn`t find their Freezone authority website. The company has been closed for two years. I need to cancel my residency so I can apply for a visitor visa. What should I do to fix my problem? Thank you!

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The landlord does not sign the move-out permit upon contract end. What options do I have?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My rental contract expires in mid-August. I don`t owe any money to my landlord; all rent is paid. They contacted me 110 days before expiration and mentioned a rent increase if I choose to renew. I responded that I do not intend to renew. I plan to move out next week and requested a move-out permit 10 days ago. The Community Management has already sent four requests to the landlord`s company to sign the permit and has called them several times. Each time, the landlord`s company claims someone else is responsible. I have also contacted the landlord`s company, encountering the same issue; they cite different responsibilities. Responses to my WhatsApp messages are evasive. Today, the CM informed me that if the landlord does not sign, I will not be allowed to move out, and the community management cannot intervene. What options do I have? It seems like I may lose all my furniture to the landlord if I cannot move out.

Will the travel ban be lifted if the criminal case against me is withdrawn?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A criminal case against me was withdrawn by the other party, so will the travel ban be lifted?

The employer agrees to withdraw the theft case, but the prosecutor refuses. What now?

Q: Dear Sir/Ma`am, I`m an accused in a theft case at my workstation. The amount stolen was 7000 AED. I surrendered, confessed, and agreed to pay the entire amount immediately to my employer. However, he still called the police and filed a case. At the same time, the police recovered the entire 7000 AED from me, but my boss was still not ready to drop the case. After a few days, he somehow agreed to an out-of-court settlement, demanding 10000 AED. We agreed to it and, in return, requested him to withdraw the case. We paid him the amount, and he got a letter from the typing center to withdraw the case. When he went to the police, they said the file had already been moved to the prosecutor. We went to the prosecutor, and they said the file had been moved to them, but they hadn`t registered the case in their system yet. Now the prosecutor doesn`t want to drop the case, as he wants legal action to be taken against me. Please assist with how to withdraw this case from the prosecutor. If it can`t be dropped, what actions might be imposed on me?

Landlord refuses to fix leaking roof despite maintenance fee: What can tenants do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, The landlord is not ready to fix the leaking roof despite paying the maintenance charge. He refuses to do the work and wants the tenant to fix the roof.

How do I claim blood money after a court verdict from the Court of Cassation?

Q: Hello, I have a simple inquiry. After reaching a verdict by the court of cassation for the payment of blood money "Diya," what are the correct procedures to claim the amount? How long does the process take?

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Next steps after hitting a pedestrian, fleeing, and receiving a police call and case number?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, While going to drop off my friend early Sunday morning, I fell asleep and had an accident, hitting a pedestrian. Other people surrounded him and me. I panicked and drove away. On Tuesday, I received a call from the police for an investigation. Last week, I received a message from the prosecution with the case number. What is the next process? Kindly advise!

A drug case was transferred from Sharjah to Dubai Public Prosecution. What is next?

Q: Hi, A criminal case (drugs) is being transferred from Sharjah to Dubai Public Prosecution, and the accused has been shifted to a Dubai police station. However, no case details are registered in Dubai Public Prosecution. What should be the next procedure? How can we get the new case number? Can we apply for bail in this case by visiting the police station?

How do I resolve a year-long pending police complaint to lift the travel ban?

Q: Hello, I need help! A year ago, my previous employer filed a complaint at the police station accusing me of abuse. He did this because I had taken him to the labor court for not paying my salary. The labor court case was resolved, and I received my salary. However, the police complaint is still pending. Initially, the police took my statement and informed me to wait for a court summons. It has now been a year, and I have not received any summons. The case is still under police investigation. They have also informed me that there is a travel ban against me. How can I remove this case from the police station?

Can I seek damages in a civil case after my criminal case concludes without compensation?

Q: Hello sir, good afternoon! I have an ongoing criminal case, but according to the information I am getting online, I will not be compensated. If the criminal case is over, can I file a civil case later to ask for damages? Kindly advise!

How do I immediately revoke a POA from outside the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, How do I immediately revoke a POA that I gave to a lawyer in the UAE? I am currently abroad and do not have my physical Emirates ID, but I do have a digital copy on my phone as well as my US passport. I do not know the notary/agency that granted the POA in the first place. Thank you!

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