The Dubai Court of Appeal in the United Arab Emirates has reversed the deportation order imposed on a convicted drug user. However, they have upheld the decision to fine him 10,000 dirhams and impose a two-year ban on him transferring money, either personally or through intermediaries. The court took into consideration the defendant's circumstances, including his long-term employment in the country, his residence with his family, and the fact that this is his first conviction. Previously accused of drug abuse.
Upon reviewing the case, the court has decided to impose a fine of 10,000 dirhams on the accused, as well as confiscate the seized items. Additionally, the court has ordered a prohibition on the accused from transferring or depositing any funds to others, unless granted permission by the Central Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior. This prohibition will remain in effect for two years following the completion of the sentence. Furthermore, the accused has been ordered to be deported from the country.
Furthermore, the defendant lodged an appeal against the initial verdict before the Court of Appeal. He attended the scheduled session to discuss the case and admitted to the charges against him. Accompanying him was his lawyer, who elucidated his social and familial background, highlighting his long-standing employment in the state and his residence with his entire family. The lawyer also presented supporting documents to substantiate these claims, in an effort to overturn the decision to deport the defendant from the state. Conversely, the Public Prosecution urged the rejection of the appeal and the upholding of the original ruling.
Upon examining the two appeals presented to the Court of Appeal, it determined that the preliminary ruling encompassed the details of the incident and presented credible evidence to support the validity of the two charges. Consequently, this court is equally convinced, particularly in light of the accused's confession during the proceedings.
The Court of Appeal affirmed the accused's conviction, but it determined that, considering the circumstances of the incident, the accused's personal background, and his long-term employment in the state, the measure of deportation should be revoked. The court upheld the rest of the initial ruling.