Dubai’s criminal laws serve as a cornerstone in the governance of legal proceedings among the accused, individuals and the state. Our Dubai criminal lawyers have extensive expertise in criminal laws and can offer you strategic legal representation for any type of criminal case, including fraud, assault charges, financial crimes, and all criminal investigations.
The UAE criminal framework is essentially regulated by the UAE Penal Code, Federal Law No. 3 of 1987, with the incorporation of Sharia principles and international criminal justice standards. This will guarantee justice, uphold individual rights and process criminal issues efficiently throughout all Emirates.
Criminal law is a kind of law which covers the crimes committed against the state, society and individuals is prosecuted by the government. It is primarily to protect the accused, to uphold fair trial rights and to secure just legal result.
In Dubai, criminal law governs:
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Criminal law in Dubai covers a wide range of offences, including:
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A criminal case involves a legal proceeding initiated by the state against an individual or entity accused of committing an offence under UAE criminal law.
Criminal cases in Dubai are primarily governed by the UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. 3 of 1987) and UAE Code of Criminal Procedure (Federal Law No. 35 of 1992).
Simple criminal cases may resolve in a few months, while complex cases involving serious charges can take 1–2 years through the UAE court system.
In certain cases involving personal rights, such as assault or minor offences, a settlement between parties can lead to withdrawal of charges before trial.
You have the right to legal representation immediately upon arrest. Our criminal lawyers can assist from the police station stage through all court proceedings.
Yes. Foreigners have full rights to legal representation in Dubai criminal courts, and our multilingual team is fully equipped to assist international clients.
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