Frequently Asked Questions
Criminal Law
What are the types of crimes and how is the type of crime determined?
Crimes are divided into three types:
1- Felonies.
2- Misdemeanors.
3- Violations.
The type of crime is determined by the type of punishment prescribed for it in the law, and if the crime is punishable by a fine or blood money with another penalty, its type is determined according to the other penalty.
What is the material element of the crime?
The material element of a crime consists of criminal activity by committing an act or refraining from an act, provided that such commission or refraining is legally criminalized.
What is the moral element of the crime?
The moral element of a crime consists of intent or error:
Intention is present when the perpetrator’s will is directed towards committing an act or refraining from an act when this abstention or commission is criminalized by law with the intention of causing a direct result or any other criminal result that the perpetrator had expected.
Error is present if the criminal result occurs due to the perpetrator’s error, whether this error is negligence, inattention, lack of caution, recklessness, rashness, or failure to observe laws, regulations, systems, or orders.
What is the applicable law to the crime?
The crime is punishable in accordance with the law in force at the time it was committed, and the point of reference in determining it is the time at which the actions to be carried out were completed, without regard to the time at which the result was achieved (Article 13 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the spatial scope of application of the Federal Penal Code?
The provisions of this law apply to anyone who commits a crime within the territory of the State, and the territory of the State includes its lands and every place subject to its sovereignty, including territorial waters and the airspace above it (Article 17 of the Federal Penal Code).
Will someone who uses an incorrect certificate issued by a doctor related to pregnancy or death be held legally accountable?
The doctor who committed the crime of forgery shall be punished with the same penalty, which is imprisonment, if he knew of the forgery (Article 258 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for forging or imitating a seal, the signature of a government employee?
Anyone who imitates or forges, personally or through someone else, the seals, postal or financial stamps, marks of the government or its administration, the seal or signature of one of its employees, or government hallmarks for gold, silver, or other precious metals, shall be punished with temporary imprisonment for a period of no less than (5) years (Article 246 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who accidentally causes the burning of something owned by others?
Whoever accidentally causes the burning of something owned by others shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding 10,000 dirhams (Article 360 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to drink alcoholic beverages in the UAE?
There is no penalty for drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages in permitted conditions and places, and each emirate in the UAE has the right to regulate the use, possession, or trade in alcoholic beverages (Article 363 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for consuming alcoholic beverages in a public place or in places other than those authorized in accordance with applicable laws?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months and a fine or one of these two penalties (Article 363 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is self-defense a crime if someone attacks you?
There is no crime if the act is committed in exercise of the right of legitimate defense. This right is established if the following conditions are met:
1- If the defender faces an immediate danger from a crime against himself or his property or the life or property of another, or believes that this danger exists and his belief is based on reasonable grounds.
2- That the defender is unable to resort to the public authorities to avoid the danger at the appropriate time.
3- That the defender has no other means to repel this danger.
4- That the defense is necessary to repel the assault and proportionate to it.
Can a criminal case be brought against someone who has not reached the age of eighteen?
Criminal proceedings shall not be instituted against anyone who was not yet eleven years of age at the time of committing the crime.
When is the deportation of a convicted foreigner mandatory and when is this deportation optional?
If a foreigner is sentenced for a felony to a penalty restricting his freedom, he must be deported from the country. If a foreigner is sentenced to a penalty restricting his freedom, the court may rule to deport him from the country or to deport him instead of sentencing him to a penalty restricting his freedom, all of this unless the law provides otherwise.
Is theft by a company or office worker an ordinary theft crime?
The crime of theft committed by an employee in the place where he works is considered aggravated theft and may be punished by up to 7 years in prison, (Article 441 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is the penalty for theft increased if it occurs at night?
It is established that night, as an aggravating circumstance in theft, refers to the period between sunset and sunrise, and would increase the penalty (Article 436 of the Federal Penal Code).
A person attempted suicide and the death did not occur due to a reason beyond his control. Is it possible for him to be held accountable before the judiciary?
Of course, he will be sentenced to imprisonment, a fine, or both, and the court may place the offender in a therapeutic facility instead of imprisonment (Article 386 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who intentionally kills a person?
Anyone who intentionally kills a person shall be punished with life imprisonment (Article 384 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for kidnapping another person?
Anyone who kidnaps a person shall be punished with temporary imprisonment, whether the kidnapping is done by himself or through someone else (Article 395 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to file a complaint based on a verbal threat only Without written evidence of this threat?
Certainly, it is not required that the threat be in writing. Threatening, whether verbal or written, to commit a felony against the person to whom the threat is made or against others is punishable by imprisonment (Article 402 of the Federal Penal Code).
If a female encounters a man disguised as a woman or enters a place reserved for women, does she have the right to file a complaint against him?
Certainly, it is punishable by imprisonment and a fine (Article 412 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for anyone who attacks a woman with a word or action that offends her modesty in a public place?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year and a fine or one of these two penalties (Article 412 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the ruling on an employee if he embezzles money given to him by the manager in order to carry out work for the company?
This employee is considered to have committed the crime of breach of trust and shall be punished by imprisonment or a fine (Article 453 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to file a complaint against a creditor who postpones the debt payment date in exchange for a benefit or commission?
Certainly, whether it is an explicit or hidden benefit or commission, and it is hidden if it is not in return for a real service provided by the creditor to the debtor (Article 458 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who disposes of a property he knows does not belong to him?
Anyone who disposes of real estate or movable property that he knows does not belong to him and that this would harm others shall be punished with imprisonment or a fine (Article 451 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who uses money given to him as a deposit or mortgage?
It is punishable by imprisonment and a fine (Article 453 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for anyone who tortures or mistreats a pet?
Shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand (Article 472 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who enters an inhabited place against the will of its owner and to those who remain in it without the desire of its owner?
He shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding 10,000 dirhams, and the court must order his eviction from the place (Article 474 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who eavesdrops on a phone call even if he does not disclose the content of the call?
A fine of not less than 3,000 dirhams shall be imposed, and the penalty shall be imprisonment or a fine of not less than 5,000 dirhams in the event that the content of this call is disclosed to someone other than the person to whom it was addressed and without his permission, if this is likely to cause harm to others (Article 433 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for anyone who forges, imitates, or copies a credit card, debit card, or any electronic payment method, or seizes its data or information, using information technology means or an information system?
The penalty shall be imprisonment and a fine of no less than (200,000) two hundred thousand dirhams and no more than (2,000,000) two million dirhams, or one of these two penalties.
What is the penalty for anyone who unlawfully seizes movable property for himself or for others, by adopting a false name or impersonating an incorrect capacity via the information network?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than one year and a fine of no less than (250,000) two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and no more than (1,000,000) one million dirhams, or one of these .two penalties
What is the penalty for someone who uses an information technology means to publish news, electronic images, photographs, scenes, comments, data or information, even if it is true and true, with the intention of harming others?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than (6) six months and a fine of no less than (150,000) one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and no more than (500,000) five hundred thousand dirhams, or one of these two penalties.
What is the penalty for anyone who reveals confidential information he obtained as a result of his work using an information technology means, without being authorized to reveal it?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of not less than (6) six months and a fine of not less than (200,000) two hundred thousand dirhams and not more than (1,000,000) one million dirhams, or one of these two penalties, if the offender uses that information for his own benefit or for the benefit of another person, otherwise Aggravating circumstance.
Procedures Law
Is it permissible to hear the accused’s statement without the presence of an interpreter if he does not know the Arabic language?
It is not valid in any way, and the procedure that was taken in the absence of the translator is considered invalid and negligible.
If there are multiple accused, must a complaint be filed against each accused separately?
No, there is no need for that, and the complaint filed against one of the accused is considered filed against the rest.
Does the person who filed the complaint have the right to waive it after submitting it?
Yes, he has the right to drop the complaint at any time before a final judgment is issued in the case. Accordingly, the criminal case expires with its waiver, unless it is related to the public right, in which case the criminal case does not expires with its waiver.
Does the right to claim lapse with the passage of time after the crime occurred?
Yes, with the exception of crimes of retaliation, blood money, and felonies punishable by death or life imprisonment, as these are crimes for which the right to claim does not lapse with the passage of time.
Does anyone who was directly harmed by the crime have the right to file a civil lawsuit to claim his rights before the criminal court?
Yes, in whatever state the case is in and until the case is closed.
What is the duration of questioning of the accused before the Public Prosecution?
The Public Prosecution must interrogate him within 48 hours, and 24 hours of deposit, then order his pre-trial detention or release
Is it permissible for a witness to fail to testify?
He may not do so unless this witness is ill, and his testimony will be heard where he is present.
Is it permissible to temporarily release the accused?
Yes, the accused may be temporarily released if he provides a personal or financial guarantee or is prevented from traveling.
Any court has jurisdiction to hear the crime?
Jurisdiction resides in the place where the crime occurred.
Is the ruling issued if the opponent fails to attend the trial sessions?
Yes, in the event of his absence or the absence of his representative, and the court then decides the case in absentia.
Is it permissible to judge the accused for an incident other than what was stated in the referral order?
No, that is never permissible.
Does appealing the ruling result in a stay of its implementation?
No, appealing the ruling does not entail suspending its implementation unless the Court of Appeal decides otherwise.
If the ruling is appealed by one of the litigants, is it possible that he will be harmed by this appeal?
No, because if the appeal is filed by someone other than the Public Prosecution, the court has no choice but to uphold or cancel the ruling, in the interest of the appellant, based on the rule that the appellant shall not be harmed by his appeal.
If the ruling is overturned by one of the opponents, is it possible for him to be harmed by this overturn?
No, if the ruling was overturned based on the request of one of the parties other than the Public Prosecution, then the appellant is not harmed by his appeal.
Does the criminal ruling have validity before civil courts?
Yes, the final criminal ruling is valid and the civil courts are bound by it in cases that have not been decided by a final ruling.
Is it permissible to reconcile the victim and the accused in criminal crimes?
Yes, criminal settlement is permissible in a number of misdemeanors and violations stipulated in the law.
Does the criminal settlement affect the right of the person harmed by the crime to compensation for the harm he suffered due to this crime?
No, reconciliation has no effect on the civil rights of the person harmed by the crime or his right to resort to civil justice to demand compensation.
Cyber Crimes
Is it punishable if a website is hacked only without resulting in any damage?
Yes, if this electronic hacking results in any damage or is for the purpose of obtaining data to achieve an illegal purpose, the penalty will be increased.
Is it punishable for obtaining without authorization the symbols and ciphers of others, even if they are not used by the person who obtained them?
Yes, if these codes and codes are used to enter the website with the intention of committing a crime, the penalty will be increased.
Is it possible to prosecute anyone who intercepts communications or electronic information?
It is certain that if the perpetrator reveals or leaks this information or the content of the communication obtained by interception, the penalty will be severed.
Is it possible to sue someone who used a copied credit card even though he was not the one who copied it?
Yes, and his punishment will be the same as the punishment for the person who copied it, without any distinction between them, on one condition only, which is that this person knows that this card is illegal.
Is anyone who accesses websites belonging to a terrorist group subject to accountability, even if he does not republish the ideas they contain?
Yes, he will be punished with imprisonment and a fine if he repeatedly accesses these sites, even if he does not publish their content.
What is the crime of a group of people who established a website similar to a famous website and exploited this to deceive people by obtaining their credit card data and information?
This is considered a cyber fraud crime.
What is the legal description of a threatening message via WhatsApp or Messenger to force the person who has been threatened to do something?
This is considered blackmail and electronic threats, punishable by imprisonment and a fine. If the threat is to publish indecent matters, the penalty will be increased.
If pictures are taken of people in a public or private place without their knowledge, do they have the right to sue the perpetrator?
Yes, they have the right to prosecute the perpetrator here for the crime of invasion of privacy, which is the use of an information network or an information technology means with the intention of violating a person’s privacy without his consent.
Is it possible to exempt or reduce the penalty for cybercrimes?
Yes, if one of the perpetrators informs the authorities of information related to any electronic crime and this information leads to the discovery of the crime and one of its perpetrators.
Is reconciliation acceptable in electronic crimes?
Yes, reconciliation is acceptable in some electronic crimes and not in others, and it results in the end of the criminal case.
Does the cybercrime law apply to those who commit it outside the UAE?
Yes, in the cases specified by the law.
What is the penalty for anyone who forges, imitates, or copies a credit card, debit card, or any electronic payment method, or seizes its data or information, using information technology means or an information system?
The penalty shall be imprisonment and a fine of no less than (200,000) two hundred thousand dirhams and no more than (2,000,000) two million dirhams, or one of these two penalties.
What is the penalty for anyone who unlawfully seizes movable property for himself or for others, by adopting a false name or impersonating an incorrect capacity via the information network?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than one year and a fine of no less than (250,000) two hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and no more than (1,000,000) one million dirhams, or one of these two penalties.
What is the penalty for someone who uses an information technology means to publish news, electronic images, photographs, scenes, comments, data or information, even if it is true and true, with the intention of harming others?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than (6) six months and a fine of no less than (150,000) one hundred and fifty thousand dirhams and no more than (500,000) five hundred thousand dirhams, or one of these two penalties.
What is the penalty for anyone who reveals confidential information he obtained as a result of his work using an information technology means, without being authorized to reveal it?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of not less than (6) six months and a fine of not less than (200,000) two hundred thousand dirhams and not more than (1,000,000) one million dirhams, or one of these two penalties, if the offender uses that information for his own benefit or for the benefit of another person, otherwise Aggravating circumstance.
Criminal Procedures Law
Is it permissible to hear the accused’s statement without the presence of an interpreter if he does not know the Arabic language?
If there are multiple accused, must a complaint be filed against each accused separately?
If there are multiple accused, must a complaint be filed against each accused separately?
No, there is no need for that, and the complaint filed against one of the accused is considered filed against the rest.
Does the person who filed the complaint have the right to waive it after submitting it?
Yes, he has the right to drop the complaint at any time before a final judgment is issued in the case. Accordingly, the criminal case expires with its waiver, unless it is related to the public right, in which case the criminal case does not expires with its waiver.
Does the right to claim lapse with the passage of time after the crime occurred?
Yes, with the exception of crimes of retaliation, blood money, and felonies punishable by death or life imprisonment, as these are crimes for which the right to claim does not lapse with the passage of time.
Does anyone who was directly harmed by the crime have the right to file a civil lawsuit to claim his rights before the criminal court?
Yes, in whatever state the case is in and until the case is closed.
What is the duration of questioning of the accused before the Public Prosecution?
The Public Prosecution must interrogate him within 48 hours, and 24 hours of deposit, then order his pre-trial detention or release.
Is it permissible for a witness to fail to testify?
He may not do so unless this witness is ill, and his testimony will be heard where he is present.
Is it permissible to temporarily release the accused?
Yes, the accused may be temporarily released if he provides a personal or financial guarantee or is prevented from traveling.
Any court has jurisdiction to hear the crime?
Jurisdiction resides in the place where the crime occurred.
Is the ruling issued if the opponent fails to attend the trial sessions?
Yes, in the event of his absence or the absence of his representative, and the court then decides the case in absentia.
Is it permissible to judge the accused for an incident other than what was stated in the referral order?
No, that is never permissible.
Does appealing the ruling result in a stay of its implementation?
No, appealing the ruling does not entail suspending its implementation unless the Court of Appeal decides otherwise.
If the ruling is appealed by one of the litigants, is it possible that he will be harmed by this appeal?
No, because if the appeal is filed by someone other than the Public Prosecution, the court has no choice but to uphold or cancel the ruling, in the interest of the appellant, based on the rule that the appellant shall not be harmed by his appeal.
If the ruling is overturned by one of the opponents, is it possible for him to be harmed by this overturn?
No, if the ruling was overturned based on the request of one of the parties other than the Public Prosecution, then the appellant is not harmed by his appeal.
Does the criminal ruling have validity before civil courts?
Yes, the final criminal ruling is valid and the civil courts are bound by it in cases that have not been decided by a final ruling.
Is it permissible to reconcile the victim and the accused in criminal crimes?
Yes, criminal settlement is permissible in a number of misdemeanors and violations stipulated in the law.
Does the criminal settlement affect the right of the person harmed by the crime to compensation for the harm he suffered due to this crime?
No, reconciliation has no effect on the civil rights of the person harmed by the crime or his right to resort to civil justice to demand compensation.
Federal Penal Code
What are the types of crimes and how is the type of crime determined?
Crimes are divided into three types:
1- Felonies.
2- Misdemeanors.
3- Violations.
The type of crime is determined by the type of punishment prescribed for it in the law, and if the crime is punishable by a fine or blood money with another penalty, its type is determined according to the other penalty.
What is the material element of the crime?
The material element of a crime consists of criminal activity by committing an act or refraining from an act, provided that such commission or refraining is legally criminalized.
What is the moral element of the crime?
The moral element of a crime consists of intent or error:
Intention is present when the perpetrator’s will is directed towards committing an act or refraining from an act when this abstention or commission is criminalized by law with the intention of causing a direct result or any other criminal result that the perpetrator had expected.
Error is present if the criminal result occurs due to the perpetrator’s error, whether this error is negligence, inattention, lack of caution, recklessness, rashness, or failure to observe laws, regulations, systems, or orders.
What is the applicable law to the crime?
The crime is punishable in accordance with the law in force at the time it was committed, and the point of reference in determining it is the time at which the actions to be carried out were completed, without regard to the time at which the result was achieved (Article 13 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the spatial scope of application of the Federal Penal Code?
The provisions of this law apply to anyone who commits a crime within the territory of the State, and the territory of the State includes its lands and every place subject to its sovereignty, including territorial waters and the airspace above it (Article 17 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is self-defense a crime if someone attacks you?
There is no crime if the act is committed in exercise of the right of legitimate defense. This right is established if the following conditions are met:
1- If the defender faces an immediate danger from a crime against himself or his property or the life or property of another, or believes that this danger exists and his belief is based on reasonable grounds.
2- That the defender is unable to resort to the public authorities to avoid the danger at the appropriate time.
3- That the defender has no other means to repel this danger.
4- That the defense is necessary to repel the assault and proportionate to it.
Can a criminal case be brought against someone who has not reached the age of eighteen?
Criminal proceedings shall not be instituted against anyone who was not yet eleven years of age at the time of committing the crime.
Is theft by a company or office worker an ordinary theft crime?
The crime of theft committed by an employee in the place where he works is considered aggravated theft and may be punished by up to 7 years in prison, (Article 441 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is the penalty for theft increased if it occurs at night?
It is established that night, as an aggravating circumstance in theft, refers to the period between sunset and sunrise, and would increase the penalty (Article 436 of the Federal Penal Code).
Will someone who uses an incorrect certificate issued by a doctor related to pregnancy or death be held legally accountable?
The doctor who committed the crime of forgery shall be punished with the same penalty, which is imprisonment, if he knew of the forgery (Article 258 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for forging or imitating a seal, the signature of a government employee?
Anyone who imitates or forges, personally or through someone else, the seals, postal or financial stamps, marks of the government or its administration, the seal or signature of one of its employees, or government hallmarks for gold, silver, or other precious metals, shall be punished with temporary imprisonment for a period of no less than (5) years (Article 246 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the material element of the crime?
Anyone who imitates or forges, personally or through someone else, the seals, postal or financial stamps, marks of the government or its administration, the seal or signature of one of its employees, or government hallmarks for gold, silver, or other precious metals, shall be punished with temporary imprisonment for a period of no less than (5) years (Article 246 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who accidentally causes the burning of something owned by others?
Whoever accidentally causes the burning of something owned by others shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding 10,000 dirhams (Article 360 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to drink alcoholic beverages in the UAE?
There is no penalty for drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages in permitted conditions and places, and each emirate in the UAE has the right to regulate the use, possession, or trade in alcoholic beverages (Article 363 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for consuming alcoholic beverages in a public place or in places other than those authorized in accordance with applicable laws?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months and a fine or one of these two penalties (Article 363 of the Federal Penal Code).
A person attempted suicide and the death did not occur due to a reason beyond his control. Is it possible for him to be held accountable before the judiciary?
Of course, he will be sentenced to imprisonment, a fine, or both, and the court may place the offender in a therapeutic facility instead of imprisonment (Article 386 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who intentionally kills a person?
Anyone who intentionally kills a person shall be punished with life imprisonment (Article 384 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for kidnapping another person?
Anyone who kidnaps a person shall be punished with temporary imprisonment, whether the kidnapping is done by himself or through someone else (Article 395 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to file a complaint based on a verbal threat only Without written evidence of this threat?
Certainly, it is not required that the threat be in writing. Threatening, whether verbal or written, to commit a felony against the person to whom the threat is made or against others is punishable by imprisonment (Article 402 of the Federal Penal Code).
If a female encounters a man disguised as a woman or enters a place reserved for women, does she have the right to file a complaint against him?
Certainly, it is punishable by imprisonment and a fine (Article 412 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for anyone who attacks a woman with a word or action that offends her modesty in a public place?
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year and a fine or one of these two penalties (Article 412 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the ruling on an employee if he embezzles money given to him by the manager in order to carry out work for the company?
This employee is considered to have committed the crime of breach of trust and shall be punished by imprisonment or a fine (Article 453 of the Federal Penal Code).
Is it possible to file a complaint against a creditor who postpones the debt payment date in exchange for a benefit or commission?
Certainly, whether it is an explicit or hidden benefit or commission, and it is hidden if it is not in return for a real service provided by the creditor to the debtor (Article 458 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who disposes of a property he knows does not belong to him?
Anyone who disposes of real estate or movable property that he knows does not belong to him and that this would harm others shall be punished with imprisonment or a fine (Article 451 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the penalty for someone who uses money given to him as a deposit or mortgage?
It is punishable by imprisonment and a fine (Article 453 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for anyone who tortures or mistreats a pet?
Shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand (Article 472 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who enters an inhabited place against the will of its owner and to those who remain in it without the desire of its owner?
He shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding 10,000 dirhams, and the court must order his eviction from the place (Article 474 of the Federal Penal Code).
What is the punishment for someone who eavesdrops on a phone call even if he does not disclose the content of the call?
A fine of not less than 3,000 dirhams shall be imposed, and the penalty shall be imprisonment or a fine of not less than 5,000 dirhams in the event that the content of this call is disclosed to someone other than the person to whom it was addressed and without his permission, if this is likely to cause harm to others (Article 433 of the Federal Penal Code).
Drug Crimes
What is the difference between narcotics and psychotropic substances?
Narcotics are natural substances, while psychotropic substances are synthetic substances. They have been classified according to the tables attached to the Federal Narcotics Law.
How is drug and psychotropic substance abuse proven?
Drug abuse is proven by a medical examination, which is when the urine sample is positive, meaning that it contains narcotic substances or psychotropic substances.
Is it permissible to arrest a person on charges of using narcotics and psychotropic substances in drug crimes?
It may not be seized except with the permission of the Public Prosecution, and it is issued based on confirmed information from the General Administration of Narcotics, except in cases of flagrante delicto.
What charges do you face if you are arrested for drug possession?
The charge can vary depending on the type of drug and the quantity seized.
What penalties can I expect if convicted of drug trafficking?
Punishment depends on the type and quantity of drugs, and can range from imprisonment to fines with mandatory deportation.
Is deportation for crimes of abuse, personal use, possession, or possession with the intent of abuse obligatory?
Deportation in crimes of personal use, possession, or acquisition with the intent to use is an optional deportation by the court, knowing that in the event of repetition, this deportation becomes mandatory, as well as in other crimes.
Which court has jurisdiction over drug cases?
The court in whose jurisdiction the user was arrested has jurisdiction to consider crimes of personal use or consumption, and the Federal Court has jurisdiction to consider crimes committed with the intent to trade or promote drugs. The Federal Court also has jurisdiction if the crime was committed by a criminal gang or if its scope was in two or more emirates of the UAE.
What does facilitating drug use mean, and what is its penalty?
Facilitating drug use means facilitating or enabling others without right to use a drug or psychotropic substance by removing obstacles that hinder the person wishing to use it and enabling him to do so. The penalty is imprisonment and a fine. The penalty shall be increased if this facilitation occurs in public gathering places, educational institutions or their service facilities, in a cultural or sports institution, in places of worship or penal institutions, or if it occurs to a female, a child, a mentally ill person, or a person who is clearly intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Child Protection Law "Wadeema"
Does the child have a right to his name?
Yes, the child has the right from birth to a name that is not degrading or insulting to his dignity or contrary to religious beliefs and custom.
Does the child have a say in the measures taken against him?
Yes, as he has the opportunity to express his opinions regarding the measures taken regarding him within the limits of applicable laws.
What are the regulations on child labor?
It is prohibited to employ a child before he reaches 15 years of age in any work that exposes him to danger.
Is it permissible to smoke in a place where there is a child?
No, it is not permissible to smoke on public or private transportation and in closed places if a child is present.
Are there legal restrictions on trading children's toys?
It is prohibited to publish, display, circulate, possess, or produce any games directed at children that address their sexual instincts or that would encourage deviant behavior.
What are the matters that would threaten the child by his caregiver and require his right to protection?
There are many matters for which the perpetrator must be held accountable and punishable by imprisonment and a fine, including:
(The caretaker of the child abandons his care, refrains from treating him, fails to enroll him in an educational institution, or exposes him to any act that involves cruelty or torture..)
Is it possible to place the child with an alternative family to his own?
Yes, if it is proven that there is a threat to the child’s safety or physical or psychological health. Here, the child protection specialist submits the proposal to the child’s parents or whoever is caring for him to keep the child with his family under conditions or to temporarily place the child with an alternative family or a public or private body or institution.
Money Laundering Crimes
What is the legal description of acquiring or possessing economic privileges and benefits resulting indirectly from a crime?
Such possession constitutes a money laundering crime provided that the accused knew that these privileges and economic benefits resulted from a felony or misdemeanor.
When can money laundering be described as a terrorist financing crime?
Anyone who commits the crime of money laundering with the knowledge that all or part of the proceeds of the crime are owned by a terrorist organization or person or are intended to finance it, or who provides those proceeds with the knowledge that they will be used in a terrorist crime, shall be considered to have committed the crime of financing terrorism.
When can the crime of money laundering be described as the crime of financing illegal organizations?
Anyone who commits the crime of money laundering if he knows that the proceeds of the crime are owned by an illegal organization or one of its members or are intended to finance either of them shall be considered to have committed the crime of financing illegal organizations.
When is a company criminally liable for the crime of money laundering?
In the event that the crime is committed in the name of this company or on its behalf intentionally.