UAE Rulers often grant pardons or wider decrees on Eid or National Day. These acts focus on mercy and stop penalties. They do not usually end ongoing trials unless the decree says so. Here is how it works in practice. What changes for existing convictions What happens to ongoing cases The core differences at a
Clemency in the UAE can free you from punishment, but it rarely erases guilt. Read More »
In the UAE, two tracks exist. Courts issue deportation orders for serious violations. Immigration authorities handle administrative removal for entry or overstay breaches. The label on your case decides who you apply to, what deadlines apply, and how hard re-entry will be. Here is the core difference. Deportation follows a formal process with hearings and
UAE criminal judges start with the plurality rules in Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021. They ask whether the case shows one act that breached several provisions or several distinct acts inside the same episode. That choice drives how many penalties apply and how they run. Here is the core framework they use: How judges
In UAE courts, judges prize documents and objective records. Live testimony still matters, but it must sit well with messages, photos, timestamps, and any physical evidence in the file. Stress, delay, and public testimony can distort memory, so the court tests accounts through careful comparison and cross-examination. What judges look for when stories clash Standards
False statements and malicious complaints waste police time, damage reputations, and can trigger arrests. UAE Penal Code rules are strict. Reporting a crime that never happened can lead to up to six months in jail and a fine. Targeting a named person with a bad-faith report or fabricated evidence brings tougher detention terms and fines.
Here’s the truth: if you’re detained or questioned, the law already gives you powerful protections—both internationally and inside the UAE. Use them. Enforce them. Document them. What’s really at stake Unlawful detention and coercive questioning don’t just threaten your case; they undermine the justice system. International standards demand that arrests be lawful and proportionate, that
Unlawful Detention & Coercive Interrogation: Your Rights in the UAE Read More »
Here’s the truth: you don’t need a “perfect memory” to open a police case in the UAE—but the more specific you are, the stronger your file starts. I’ve helped many clients file complaints, and the process is more structured (and less intimidating) than most people expect. What Happens at the Station (or Smart Police Station)
Filing a Police Report in the UAE: What Actually Happens (and How Much Detail You Need) Read More »
The UAE courts can freeze them now and take them later. That surprises people, but it’s the reality I see across fraud, AML, drugs, and cyber cases. Why this matters right now Authorities move fast: they can seize or freeze property during investigation to preserve evidence or suspected proceeds, then the court can confiscate on
If your assets touch a crime—even indirectly Read More »
Bold but true: a single conviction in the UAE can slow down your residency, block job offers, and complicate promotions—unless you know how police certificates and rehabilitation work. What counts as a “criminal record” in the UAE In the UAE, your criminal record is the official log of arrests, charges, and final convictions. It’s what
Here’s the blunt truth: if you’re under a criminal investigation in the UAE, an exit ban can lock you in place until the case is over or your sentence is fully executed. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless. You have options—some automatic, some strategic—that can get you moving again faster than you think. What’s Really
Travel Bans in UAE Criminal Cases: How They Work—and How You Can Lift One Read More »
