What is an assault allegation?
A claim that you caused physical harm to another person.
The details of what happened, the injury and who started it matter.
What do we do?
We examine the medical reports, the witnesses and any recordings, and present your account.
We also address settlement where it is available and appropriate.
What should you do now?
Preserve evidence and avoid contact with the other side.
Do not post about it online.
What should I do first?
Get the medical report
Both sides' if available.
Collect recordings
CCTV and phone video.
List witnesses
Contact details.
Avoid contact with the other person
Even through friends.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can self-defence be raised?
Yes, where the facts support it. We examine the evidence for it.
Does a minor injury lead to a lighter case?
Not necessarily. We explain what to expect.
Related guides
Violent Crimes overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewCriminal Liability
What the Crimes and Penalties Law requires for someone to be criminally liable, and the situations in which liability is removed or reduced.
Read the guideCriminal Penalties
The principal, accessory and complementary penalties in the Crimes and Penalties Law, and the ranges that apply unless a specific offence says otherwise.
Read the guideCriminal Evidence
How evidence is collected and used in UAE criminal cases, and what the judge can and cannot rely on.
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.