What does the court focus on?
Medical records, the forensic or committee report, the mechanism of injury and who inflicted it. Causation can be contested where treatment complications or other events intervene.
Is a second medical opinion possible?
In suitable cases we request further medical review or expert input. Early requests are better. Do not rely only on the first report.
What about compensation?
Compensation to the injured person is a separate track from the criminal penalty, and both need care. A properly handled settlement may affect the case in some circumstances. See homicide defence.
Documents to have ready
- Hospital records
- Medical and forensic reports
- Photographs of injuries
- Police report
- Witness statements
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
WhatsApp usCommon questions
Does permanent injury always mean a long sentence?
It increases seriousness, but the outcome depends on the charge, evidence and circumstances.
Can the injured person withdraw?
Their position can matter in some cases. We confirm for the charge.
More on assault & serious violent crimes
This page is general information on UAE criminal law as we understand it at the date of drafting, with references to the legislation by name. Penalties depend on the exact article charged, the facts and any aggravating or mitigating circumstances, so we do not quote ranges here. It is not legal advice, and no result is guaranteed.