Courts don’t treat forensic reports as gospel. They treat them as expert opinions that can be tested, weighed, and—when warranted—taken apart. If you’re building or defending a case with fingerprints, DNA, or medical reports, the difference between “compelling science” and “reasonable doubt” usually comes down to method, documentation, and the expert’s credibility. What’s Really Happening […]
What’s changing — and why it matters Dubai treats family-related crimes seriously. Police document statements and evidence, prosecutors decide on charges, and specialized court circuits handle these matters with urgency to reduce harm. That’s not just process—it’s protection in action. In 2024, the UAE expanded what “abuse” legally means—covering physical, psychological, sexual, and financial harm—and
Digital evidence can win—or sink—your case. In UAE criminal trials, CCTV, WhatsApp, and social media posts are absolutely admissible—but only if you collect and present them the right way. Get the process wrong, and the court can exclude the evidence or even penalize you for privacy breaches. What’s really going on right now Courts lean
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Here’s the bottom line: when a child is accused of a crime in Dubai, the court’s first instinct isn’t punishment—it’s protection and rehabilitation. That’s not spin; it’s baked into how juvenile cases are run, from closed-door hearings to reform-first sentences. What actually happens in a juvenile case (and why it’s different) Adult criminal courts exist
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defined by UAE criminal procedure law, generally where urgent action is required to prevent or respond to a crime in progress, or when a suspect is caught “red-handed”. Key Legal Grounds for Warrantless Search Additional Legal Safeguards Dubai authorities rely heavily on written judicial warrants for home searches, but urgency and the risk of evidence
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Let’s fix that. If you’ve been charged with a crime, three stages matter most: arraignment, trial, and sentencing. Each has a clear purpose, predictable steps, and specific rights you can use to protect yourself. Honestly, once you know the script, the process feels a lot less overwhelming. What actually happens at each stage 1) Arraignment:
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Who Actually Handles Criminal Cases in the UAE? Here’s the Simple Breakdown Most people assume the police do everything. They don’t. In the UAE, the police investigate, and the Public Prosecution prosecutes. Two different roles. One tight system. The Big Picture When a crime is reported, the police move first. They take statements, gather evidence,
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If you only remember one thing today, remember this: being wrong about facts can sometimes excuse you. Being wrong about the law almost never does. What’s really going on here? A mistake of fact means you acted under a genuine, reasonable belief about the situation. Think you picked up your own phone but it was
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If you’re accused of a crime in Dubai, three players determine your future: Dubai Police, the Public Prosecution, and the criminal courts. Know who does what, and you’ll know how to protect yourself. The Big Picture Dubai enforces criminal law under federal UAE legislation. Day to day, local authorities handle most offenses, while national security
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And that’s not a glitch in the system—that’s by design. When the same incident triggers both a police case and a lawsuit, the criminal matter usually takes the driver’s seat, and the civil claim waits its turn. Why criminal cases go first Criminal proceedings serve the public interest and can decide key facts that civil
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