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When does an Arrest of an Individual happen in UAE

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When does an Arrest of an Individual happen in UAE

An expat living in UAE or a tourist must know the national law of the UAE to avoid being arrested or hand cuffed even if the committed crime was not intentional.

The following consists of a list of criminal offences which an individual must be aware of:

a- Using offensive/vulgar language or making rude gestures can render an individual liable of a criminal offence.

b- Adultery which implies having an affair outside marriage with your married partner is an offence.

c- Display of affection such as cuddling or kissing.

d- Tourist couples who are unmarried are strictly not entitled to book a single hotel room.

e- It is not allowed to drink in public or unlicensed venue due to sharia law but you may drink in pubs, clubs and bars (licensed venues)

f- Like all other countries bringing drugs to UAE is unlawful and using or selling is also an offence and can get you a jail sentence for a minimum of four years or even death penalty in some circumstances

g- Charity fundraising without government approval can get you in trouble for doing good due to strict fundraising laws

h- Don’t even think of posting anything that is anti UAE or antigovernment on social media as this can get you in trouble

i- Public protests are not likened by the UAE government and to prevent them the government can arrest you and put you in jail

j- Any kind of racist, insulting or sending derogatory text messages can get arrested and jailed

 

 

 

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Revoking the Bail in UAE

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Revoking the Bail in Dubai | How to process

There is a fair possibility of the bail given to the client be revoked as per article 115 of criminal procedures law under the following circumstances which are:

1. If the accused has been absent to a hearing in court, in which case there is a breach of order which can lead to cancellation of the bail.

2. The person giving surety for the bail of the accused may be revoked if that person withdraws

For these two above mentioned reasons, it is necessary to seek help from a lawyer from the beginning till the end to help you bail out, to understand and not be in contradiction of the laws intentionally or unintentionally.

Furthermore to revoke the bail an application can be submitted explaining the incident of the case.

Please note as per article 117 of the UAE law the victim of the crime cannot request imprisonment for the accused or involve in any discussion in regards to bail.