Essential information about your rights when facing criminal charges in the UAE, from arrest to trial.
Understanding your legal rights when facing criminal charges in the UAE is crucial for ensuring fair treatment and the best possible outcome. The UAE legal system provides several important protections for individuals accused of crimes.
Right to Legal Representation: Under UAE law, every person accused of a crime has the right to legal representation. If you are arrested, you should immediately request to speak with a lawyer before making any statements to the police.
Presumption of Innocence: The UAE Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The prosecution bears the burden of proving the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Right to Translation: If you do not speak Arabic, you have the right to an interpreter during all legal proceedings. This includes police questioning, court hearings, and any other interactions with the legal system.
Right to Appeal: Convictions can be appealed to higher courts, and our firm has extensive experience in appellate litigation, having successfully overturned numerous convictions on appeal.
At Raees Qureshi Advocates & Legal Consultants, we are committed to protecting the rights of our clients at every stage of the criminal justice process. Our experienced criminal defense team provides aggressive and strategic representation from the moment of arrest through trial and, if necessary, appeal.
Raees Qureshi
Senior Advocate & Legal Consultant
25+ years of experience in UAE law. Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
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