Source: Al Emarat Al Youm – Ajman Federal Primary Court
The Ajman Federal Primary Court has fined a woman AED 1,000 after convicting her of assaulting her son, causing injuries that, according to a medical report, prevented him from performing his daily activities for no more than 20 days. The court based its decision on conclusive evidence and legal presumptions.
Investigations revealed that a dispute between the child and his sister escalated, resulting in the mother striking her son on the head with a microphone. The boy was subsequently bitten by a dog owned by the mother, which caused additional harm. According to the police report, the incident was first reported by the child’s father, who stated that the mother had assaulted their son. The case was registered and referred to the Public Prosecution, which then forwarded it to the court.
During the investigation, the defendant denied the allegations and maintained her denial in court while the trial was conducted via video link.
In its ruling, the court stated that the incident constituted a misdemeanor. It emphasized that determining whether a crime has been committed falls within the discretionary power of the judge, who may form a conviction based on the entirety of the evidence presented, whether oral or technical, provided the truth can be reasonably inferred.
The court clarified that criminal judgments are not based on a single piece of evidence in isolation, but on a combination of supporting evidence that collectively forms a certain belief in the court. The key factor is the judge’s conviction based on the evidence, without being obliged to rely on any specific proof unless required by law.
The court confirmed that the statements of the victim, recorded in the investigation report and supported by the medical report confirming his injuries, constituted sufficient evidence to establish the incident and attribute it to the defendant. The court noted that a victim’s statement may serve as evidence when the court is satisfied with its credibility and it is corroborated by other supporting evidence.
The court also stated that the defendant’s arguments did not undermine the proof of the charge, given the completeness and supportiveness of the evidence. Consequently, the court convicted her of assaulting another person’s bodily integrity and punished her in accordance with Article 390/2 of the Penal Code, with application of Article 213 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
However, the court took into account the familial relationship, as the defendant was the mother of the victim, which called for leniency and mercy, reflecting in the sentence imposed.
Accordingly, the court fined the defendant AED 1,000 and required her to pay court fees.