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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

Art. 436 — aggravated combination (see Theft)

Imprisonment: Life
Fine: —

Art. 442(2), (4)

Imprisonment: Incarceration: minimum 1 year (no maximum stated in article; Art. 70 default cap 3 years)
Fine: —

Art. 474 — entering / remaining / concealing oneself in an inhabited / habitation / annexed / money-safeguarding place against the will

Imprisonment: Incarceration up to 1 year
Fine: Fine up to AED 10,000

Plus eviction.

Source

Statute: No standalone offence — mapping to Arts. 436 / 442 / 474
Official source: uaelegislation.gov.ae
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.