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Law Firms and Criminal Law in the UAE

The criminal code of the United Arab Emirates is based mainly on Islamic Shariah law. Crime could be understood as any act or omission that contravenes the law and is punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both. The punishment for a crime depends on the severity of the offence, and can range from a simple fine to capital punishment. There are many different types of offences that are covered by criminal law in the UAE, including: ●         Physical Violence & Domestic Violence ●         Defamation ●         Sexual Abuse ●         Drug Abuse & Drug Trafficking ●         Theft, Robbery, Trespassing, or Burglary ●         Fraud & Forgery ●         Financial Crimes ●         Kidnapping, Abduction, & Assault ●         Cybercrime ●         Murder or Attempted Murder ●         Drunk driving or driving without a license With the complexity of criminal law in the UAE comes the need to find a law firm experienced in this area of law. There are several cri

Dubai Advocates and Legal Consultants and their Policies

Legal consultants and advocates provide legal services to the public. Many different policies are followed by these professionals, to offer the best service to their clients. Here is a look at some of the policies followed by Dubai advocates and legal consultants. 1) Confidentiality: One of the most important policies that advocates and legal consultants follow is the policy of confidentiality. This means that they are not allowed to discuss any information about their clients with anyone else without the client’s permission. This is important because it ensures that the client’s privacy is protected and that the lawyer can only share information with those who need it. 2) Honesty: Advocates and legal consultants must be honest with their clients. This means they must tell their clients the truth about their case and about the law. This is important because it helps ensure that the client gets accurate information from their lawyer. 3) Loyalty: Advocates and legal consultants

Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce

Getting a divorce can be emotionally draining, costly, and time-consuming. But it’s also possible to end a marriage peacefully with a resolution that both parties agree with. Family lawyers in Dubai call these types of cases ‘collaborative’ divorces.   Family lawyers in Dubai guide divorcing couples about the interests of each party and ironing out issues without bickering and fighting. Settlement is then put into writing and signed by both parties in the presence of their lawyers.   You may be wondering: Is a collaborative approach to divorce right for me? Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of this type of arrangement.   The controlled environment and settlement guided by family lawyers in Dubai lead to possible faster agreements with a lesser likelihood of post-divorce litigation. Because the process can be relatively simpler and smoother than other divorce proceedings, collaborative divorce may cost both parties less.   Collaborative divorce can only

How Are Cybercrimes Classified?

Cybercrimes are criminal activities involving the internet. New technologies make our daily lives easier and even create opportunities for cybercrimes in the UAE. Cybercrimes in UAE are classified and tackled based on four major types, mainly depending on the purpose of the crime. These four types are (1) economic crimes, (2) terrorism, (3) activism, (4) espionage, and (5) warfare.   ●         Cybercrimes in UAE involving highly organized crimes that use advanced technology to commit crimes via hacking are classified as economic crimes. Economic crime can be illegally accessing an organization’s network and changing or deleting its data or infecting computers with cyber viruses that affect their boot sector.   ●         Cyber acts that target the nation’s infrastructure, economy, and resources are considered terrorism. These include forging currency notes, web jacking or controlling a website of another, and intimidating or coercing people to carry out illegal acts over the