Strategic criminal law advisory in Dubai and the UAE. From filing criminal complaints to defending against charges, we provide experienced legal representation in all criminal matters.
The UAE Penal Code (Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021) classifies offenses into felonies (جنايات), misdemeanors (جنح), and contraventions (مخالفات). Dubai Police and the Public Prosecution handle criminal investigations and charges.
Recent reforms have modernized many aspects of criminal law, including decriminalization of certain acts, introduction of alternative sentencing, and enhanced protections for victims of domestic violence and cybercrime.
LexBridge provides strategic advisory throughout the criminal process — from police complaint filing through prosecution, trial, and appeal in Dubai Criminal Courts.
Filing criminal complaints at Dubai Police and Public Prosecution.
Bounced cheque cases — both filing and defending under the new partial decriminalization.
Fraud and breach of trust (خيانة الأمانة) cases.
Defamation and cybercrime complaints under the UAE Cybercrime Law.
Assault and personal injury claims.
Embezzlement and financial crime advisory.
Travel ban lifting and bail applications.
Criminal appeal proceedings before the Court of Appeal and Court of Cassation.
Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020 partially decriminalized bounced cheques in the UAE. Cheques under AED 200,000 are now primarily a civil matter, while those exceeding this threshold retain criminal liability.
The new framework allows creditors to pursue civil execution directly through the Execution Court without a criminal conviction, significantly speeding up debt recovery.
LexBridge advises both creditors seeking to recover funds and debtors facing cheque-related claims, navigating the intersection of criminal and civil remedies in Dubai courts.
Contact LexBridge today for a free legal consultation with an expert in UAE law.
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