In the middle of the sea, no one hears you. But in the courtroom, the law speaks loudly — and truth prevails. This case began with a maritime inspection of an international cargo vessel arriving at a UAE port. Authorities discovered illegal substances inside one of the containers, and the entire ship’s crew was arrested […]
Accused of Drug Trafficking at Sea — How We Cleared an Entire Ship’s Crew Read More »
Being accused of a crime in your home country is one thing. But being stopped at a foreign airport due to a Red Notice issued by Interpol — that’s a whole other level of legal danger. This case was far from ordinary. It was an international extradition request based on allegations of embezzlement and abuse
How We Prevented the Extradition of a Foreign Woman Wanted by Interpol Read More »
In a case that illustrates how fragile criminal charges can be under proper legal analysis, our client was accused of possessing a psychoactive substance for personal use. The basis? A vague police report, founded solely on an anonymous tip — no direct seizure, no surveillance, and no evidence in hand. Flimsy Investigations Exposed The entire
Acquittal vs. Suspicion: When Doubt Isn’t Enough to Convict Read More »
He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passport — or so he thought. But a minor discrepancy at passport control led to his arrest and a serious criminal charge: using a forged document. Without speaking Arabic and unfamiliar with local procedures, he faced a daunting legal system — until our team stepped in.
Falsified Passport? How We Secured Acquittal For A Wrongfully Accused Traveler Read More »
This wasn’t an ordinary case — and it certainly wasn’t an easy one. When our client was charged with drug trafficking with intent to distribute, the consequences were immediate and devastating. The accusation alone, even before any conviction, was enough to turn his life upside down. At Othman Advocates, we don’t take what’s written in
From Drug Trafficking Charges… To Full Acquittal. When The Law Speaks Through Defense Read More »
In a case that underscores the power of nuance in criminal defense, our client was accused of possessing a narcotic substance for personal use after a small amount was discovered in his apartment room during an emergency intervention. What initially appeared to be an open-and-shut case was anything but — because suspicion alone is never
Possession Or Presence? When Legal Precision Defeats Suspicion Read More »
The Story According to the Complainant At first glance, it sounded like a textbook crime: a man reports to the police that he was assaulted and held against his will in a hotel room. According to his statement, three individuals (including the defendant) forced him into Room 228 at the Beauty Hotel and prevented him
Room 228: How We Defended A Misunderstood Accused Read More »
This wasn’t just a financial disagreement — it was a deliberate attempt to weaponize the criminal justice system after a business relationship went sour. Our client, once a trusted partner in a commercial venture, found himself facing a criminal charge of breach of trust involving nearly one million dirhams. But the truth told a different
