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Charges for Carrying Marijuana in the UAE

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What are the Penalties and Charges for Carrying Marijuana in the UAE

United Arab Emirates is known to have zero tolerance attitude to narcotics and takes all illegal drugs cases very seriously. The Emirates is very keen on developing its technical anti-narcotic capabilities and have a very strict approach to tackling drug trafficking cases. If violations are committed, one may face these charges for Carrying Marijuana in the UAE.

UAE Law No 14 of 1995 and its amendments regulates and governs cases of any narcotics related cases especially illegal possession of Marijuana. The law states “that the substance cannot be “brought, imported, exported, made, extracted, separated, produced, possessed or taken”. United Arab Emirate does not recognize any medical cannabis program and any use of the same is illegal regardless of whether it’s for medical purpose or not.

The following sanctions, penalties and imprisonment will be imposed under the following circumstances:

  • If caught in possession of cannabis, you may be sentenced to four years or more in prison. Additionally, you’ll be given a fine of 10,000 dirhams
  • If you are found selling or distributing Marijuana in the Emirates, the penalty of imprisonment for a period of not less than 10 years and not more than 15 years shall be imposed on the criminal offender. You will also be given a fine of “not less than 20,000 dirhams.
  • On top of this and as additional sanction imposed to foreigners who are found guilty of any of the aforesaid cases, it is very likely that sentence will include deportation as well.
  • Also, under extremely rare cases, the law states that drug trafficking can be punished with death, which is usually executed by firing squad under UAE law.

Given the above circumstances, it is very important especially to travelers, foreigners, resident and locals of United Arab Emirates to know and be educated about the Emirates war on drug agenda and its aim to eliminate and combat illegal drugs.

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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.

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Bail in the UAE

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Dubai Criminal Lawyers – When Do I Need Assistance | How to Process Bail in Dubai

Bail is the procedure of giving temporary release to the person accused of the crime on deposit of some guarantee to the court.

The UAE bail procedure is the same as everywhere with no change in definition and has the same importance for the clients that is to get their members out on bail as soon as possible.

For being charged with minor crime, Dubai public prosecution has the right to release the accused on bail but for serious crimes like murder or robbery where verdict is a death penalty or jail sentence for life then only bail or release is not applicable as per article 111 of UAE criminal procedures law.

The temporary release of the accused on bail requires that he or she provides some guarantee to confirm their appearance in the court proceedings. The guarantee may involve retaining the passport of the accused or their family members and friends. Furthermore money can also be deposited in the courts as a guarantee or a solvent person can be the guarantee as well for a certain amount to be paid if the accused violates the bail provisions.

The violation of bail provisions can lead to takeover of the guarantee by the government before the final verdict, similarly if the case has ended; the guarantee given by the accused will be returned in full and also will be released from any undertaking.