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.
The Incident:
Upon arrival at Dubai International Airport, immigration officers noticed an inconsistency in the passport photo and detained him.
He was formally charged and held in custody pending trial.
The Defense:
Our lawyers immediately got to work, building a multi-layered defense strategy:
- Lack of Criminal Intent: We argued he had no knowledge of any forgery and did not deliberately use a fake document.
- Procedural Violations: The arrest lacked proper explanation in the accused’s native language, and he had limited access to legal counsel.
- Good Faith Proof: Communication with his home country confirmed that the passport was issued legitimately.
- Weak Forensic Report: The technical report was vague and non-conclusive, using phrases like “possible forgery” — not sufficient to convict.
The Result:
After presenting the facts and exposing the weak foundation of the case, the court acquitted our client and ordered his immediate release.
Why We Share This?
Because in a world where misunderstandings can lead to criminal trials, truth still matters — and good legal defense can rewrite the outcome.