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Imagine a case where a person has committed a criminal offense, and now that person is standing trial for such offense.

Can an instrument of payment be offered that ensures complete safety? The reality of the latter statement is an unlikely one.

Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has now recently introduced Federal Decree Law Number 30 of 2021 On Narcotics...

It can be scary to deal with a criminal case in the UAE, especially if you don't know much about the country's legal system. The criminal process has strict rules that are very different...

No one plans to deal with a drug case in the UAE. Yet it happens more often than people think, especially with expats who are unfamiliar with how strict the rules are here.

A defendant challenged his cannabis conviction at the Court of Cassation, but two earlier acquittals on drug-related charges had been omitted from the appeal judgment. The court examined whether his own cassation challenge could reopen those acquittals and applied the principle that a defendant's appeal cannot worsen his position when the prosecution has not filed its own cassation challenge.

Insanity is a highly interesting topic when it comes to the law, and at the same time, is a topic which demands the utmost thought and care.

Travel bans in the UAE serve as legal mechanisms to protect creditors, claimants, and authorities across civil, criminal, and family proceedings. With a significant expatriate population, understanding how these restrictions work—from civil debt enforcement to criminal investigations and child custody disputes—has become essential for residents and businesses operating in the Emirates. The legal framework balances enforcement rights with procedural fairness, offering specific remedies for those

The topic of extradition has garnered significant media attention in recent years, with the UAE frequently being mentioned in this context.

"The freedom of movement and residence will be granted within limits of laws" quotes from Article 29 of the UAE constitution offers freedom and simultaneously curtail it on the basis of law.

Understand how UAE drug laws changed in 2021 and 2025, including sentences, mandatory deportation, two exceptions and rehabilitation provisions.

When you talk about kidnapping it usually involves an instance of kidnapping accompanied by a ransom for monetary profits. However, when one talks about abduction, this necessarily may not be so and can cover...

Contempt of court takes place when, during legal proceedings, the administration of justice is or has the possibility of being prejudiced or impeded.

Egyptian actress Zeina has publicly denied attacking a family of American tourists at a five star Dubai hotel.

A crime can be generally classified as ‘infractions', ‘misdemeanours' and ‘felony' depending on the gravity of the offense. In this video, we'll go through the differences between the three crimes...

With the advancement of communication technology and information systems, and as many companies allow employees to work remotely...

In May 2025, VARA mandated all VASPs to be fully registered and responsive on the FIU's Integrated Enquiry Management System portal.