If a criminal complaint has been filed against you in Dubai, the first steps can affect what happens next. A criminal lawyer in Dubai can assist from the police station and prosecution stages through to court proceedings, including matters involving bail, travel bans, financial crimes and bounced cheques.
A criminal lawyer UAE can assist individuals through the UAE criminal process, from an initial police complaint or investigation to prosecution and court proceedings. The role can include reviewing the allegations, advising you on your position, preparing legal submissions and representing you before the relevant authorities and courts.
Criminal matters can move through several stages, and the legal issues can change as the case progresses.
The matter may begin with a complaint, report, investigation or questioning at a police station. Early legal advice can help you understand the allegation, the process and what information may be required.
If the matter proceeds to prosecution, the Public Prosecution investigates the case and determines the appropriate legal course. Legal representation can help you respond to the allegations and prepare the relevant submissions.
Where the case proceeds to court, the matter moves into formal proceedings. Representation may include preparing the defence, reviewing evidence, attending hearings and presenting the relevant legal arguments.
Criminal cases can involve very different allegations and procedures. Almajd Justice assists with a range of criminal matters in the UAE.
Allegations involving fraud, misappropriation, breach of trust or other financial offences can have serious legal and financial consequences. The applicable offence depends on the conduct alleged and the evidence available. For example, Article 451 of Federal Law by Decree No. 31 of 2021, Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, addresses fraud, while Article 453 addresses breach of trust. Almajd Justice reviews the circumstances, available evidence and allegations to help establish the appropriate legal response.
A cheque being returned unpaid does not, by itself, mean that the drawer has committed a criminal offence. Under Article 667 of Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022, Promulgating the Commercial Transactions Law, a cheque returned due to insufficient or lack of funds is treated as an executive document, allowing the bearer to seek execution through the applicable procedures. Criminal liability may still arise where the circumstances involve conduct separately criminalised under UAE law. Almajd Justice can review the cheque, underlying transaction, payment history and surrounding circumstances to determine the appropriate legal response.
If you or someone close to you has been detained, bail may become an important part of the case. Under Article 109 of Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022, Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law, an accused person may, in applicable circumstances, be released on a personal guarantee, bail bond or with a travel ban, subject to the decision of the Public Prosecution or judge. Almajd Justice can assess the circumstances of the detention and advise on the applicable procedure and requirements for seeking release.
A travel ban can prevent you from leaving the UAE while a matter is being investigated or proceedings are ongoing. We can help determine the basis of the restriction and advise on the available legal steps.
If a complaint has been filed against you, early advice can help you understand what has been alleged and what happens next. We can review the available information and advise you through the relevant stage of the process.
If someone has been detained in connection with a criminal matter, timely legal representation can be important. Almajd Justice can assist with understanding the allegations, communicating with the relevant authorities and taking appropriate legal steps based on the circumstances.
The first 24 hours can be important where a person has been contacted by the police or detained. The Criminal Procedures Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022, sets out the procedures governing criminal investigations, detention and provisional release.
Get legal advice as early as possible. Avoid making assumptions about the allegation or contacting the complainant to resolve the matter yourself. Preserve relevant messages, documents and other evidence, and follow instructions from the authorities.
If you or someone close to you has been detained, contact a Dubai criminal lawyer as soon as possible so the circumstances can be assessed and the appropriate legal steps considered.
Criminal matters in the UAE can involve different deadlines depending on the type of offence, the stage of proceedings and the decision being challenged. Missing a procedural deadline can affect the legal options available to you, so the relevant dates should be checked as soon as possible.
The time limit for filing or pursuing a criminal complaint can depend on the nature of the offence and the applicable provisions of UAE law. Some offences are subject to specific limitation periods, while other circumstances may affect when the period begins or whether it can be interrupted or suspended.
If you are considering filing a complaint, or a complaint has already been filed against you, the relevant dates and documents should be reviewed to determine whether any limitation period applies.
If a person is detained, the timing of the investigation, detention and any request for release can become important. The Criminal Procedures Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022, sets out the framework governing criminal investigations, provisional detention and release.
Bail or release is not automatic. Depending on the circumstances, an accused person may be released on a personal guarantee, bail bond or subject to a travel ban, as provided under Article 109 of Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022, Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law.
Where someone has been detained, legal advice should be obtained promptly so that the applicable deadlines, detention position and available procedures can be assessed.
If a criminal judgment has been issued, the deadline for filing an appeal depends on the type of judgment, the court involved and the applicable procedural rules. An appeal should not be delayed while waiting to determine whether there is more time available.
Almajd Justice can review the judgment, date of issuance or notification and procedural position to identify the applicable appeal deadline and advise on the next step.
Almajd Justice assists clients through the three main stages of a criminal matter:
You explain what happened, what you have been told by the authorities and what stage the matter has reached. We review the available information and identify the immediate legal issues.
We assess the allegations, documents, evidence and procedural position to understand the legal issues affecting your case.
Where further representation is appropriate, we develop the legal strategy and handle the relevant filings, submissions, hearings or representation required at that stage.
The documents required will depend on the nature and stage of your criminal matter. Where available, bring:
If you do not have all the documents, do not delay seeking advice simply because your file is incomplete.
A criminal matter can move quickly, and you need to understand your position before deciding what to do next. Almajd Justice keeps the process clear, explains the legal position in straightforward language and helps you understand what each stage may require.
You know the consultation fee before proceeding. Your initial legal consultation is provided at a fixed fee, with no obligation to instruct Almajd Justice for further legal services.
The consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your situation before making a decision. You are not required to proceed with further representation after receiving the initial advice.
You can discuss your matter in Arabic or English, making it easier to explain the circumstances and understand the legal advice provided.
Consultation → Assessment → Strategy & Filing
We first understand the matter, then assess the legal and
factual position before outlining the appropriate strategy and
any filing or representation that may be required.
Criminal cases often raise urgent questions about detention, bail, travel restrictions and what happens after a complaint. Here are answers to some of the questions clients commonly ask.
Understand your position before you take your next step.
