Ask for a lawyer. Stay silent on the facts. Do not sign anything in Arabic without a certified translation. If you are not a UAE national, ask for your embassy to be told. Those four steps protect you more than anything else you do at the station. An accusation is not a conviction. We do
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If the Court of Appeal in Dubai has issued a final criminal judgment against you, you may still have one challenge left: a cassation appeal. You have 30 days to file it. The Dubai Court of Cassation, the highest court in the emirate, will not retry your case. It checks one thing: whether the law
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You post a story from the gym. Your barista is in the background, mid-pour. You forward a screenshot from a group chat to a friend. You leave a one-star review after a bad week with your landlord. Each of these can now bring a police complaint in Dubai. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, a meme,
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We’ve sat across the table from clients at a police station past midnight, holding a complaint they never saw coming. A false accusation is a police report that doesn’t match the facts. Sometimes it’s an honest mistake. Sometimes it’s the wrong name on the wrong form. Sometimes someone wanted to hurt you, and a complaint
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Did you know that defending a complex financial crime in Dubai can see legal costs exceed AED 150,000? Facing the UAE judicial system without a clear grasp of criminal lawyer fees often leads to unexpected financial strain during an already stressful period. This guide breaks down current market rates and billing structures to help you
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The UAE legal landscape has undergone a major shift, with the 2022 reforms largely decriminalizing bounced checks and moving debt disputes into the civil court system. Under current regulations, imprisonment for financial default is strictly a last resort, typically requiring the creditor to prove that a debtor is hiding assets or willfully avoiding payment despite
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Crime victims in the UAE have a clear legal right to seek financial compensation for harm caused by criminal acts. Compensation is pursued as a civil damages claim against the offender — separate from any criminal punishment imposed by the state. Understanding the available routes, the process, and the types of damages you can claim
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If you are detained or arrested in the United Arab Emirates, understanding the difference between the two — and knowing your rights under each — can directly affect your outcome. Detention is a temporary measure used during investigations, while arrest is a formal action tied to criminal charges. Both restrict your freedom, but they carry
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Rights of Audience Before UAE Criminal Courts Not every lawyer who speaks French, or who advises on UAE law, holds rights of audience before the Dubai criminal courts. In the UAE, advocacy before the criminal courts requires registration for UAE local advocates (nationals only) with the relevant authorities. Before you instruct anyone, confirm that they
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If you die without a valid will in Dubai, your estate is distributed according to UAE statutory rules — not your personal wishes. Understanding how these rules work, who inherits what, and how to protect your family is essential for every resident and property owner in the emirate. What Does It Mean to Die Intestate
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