When can a case be dismissed?
A case may be closed when the evidence is insufficient, the complaint is withdrawn in a case where that matters, or the matter is settled.
Whether an option is open depends on the offence and the stage, so we assess it first.
What do we do to seek dismissal?
We analyse the evidence, find the weaknesses, prepare submissions and, where appropriate, explore settlement or withdrawal.
We raise the case for closure at the earliest stage where it is realistic.
What are the limits?
No lawyer can promise a dismissal.
We tell you honestly how strong the position is and what the alternatives are.
What should I do first?
Give us the full file
Everything the authority holds against you.
Identify the weak points
Gaps, inconsistencies or missing proof.
Consider settlement
If the other party is willing, tell us before any approach.
Watch the dates
Opportunities to close a case are tied to the stage.
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Frequently asked questions
Does paying the other party end a criminal case?
Not automatically. It depends on the offence and the stage, and we advise before any payment is made.
Is dismissal the same as acquittal?
No. They arise at different stages and have different effects. We explain which applies to you.
Related guides
Criminal Defence & Representation overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewCase Closure
The ways a criminal case can end, including dismissal by the Public Prosecution, termination by waiver or time bar, and judgment.
Read the guideComplaint Withdrawal
When a complainant's withdrawal ends a criminal case and when it does not, and the deadline for filing a complaint.
Read the guideCriminal Conciliation
Which offences can be settled by conciliation, how it works at any stage and what it does to the case.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.