A Comprehensive Guide to Criminal Cases, Felonies, and Misdemeanors in Kuwait – Prepared by Attorney Khaled Mufrej Al-Dalmani

introduction

Criminal cases are among the most complex types of cases requiring meticulous legal procedures, given their direct impact on liberty, reputation, and criminal record. These cases encompass felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, along with all related investigations, charges, arrest and search procedures, and appeals. This page aims to provide a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the criminal case process in Kuwait, the most important defense strategies, and the legally guaranteed rights of defendants.

Types of criminal cases in Kuwait

• Criminal cases (murder - attempted murder - robbery - drugs - weapons - money laundering)
• Misdemeanor cases (insult, defamation, fraud, breach of trust, threats, assault, bounced checks)
• criminal offenses
• State security issues
• juvenile cases
• Serious traffic cases

Procedures for arrest, detention, and search

Kuwaiti courts focus on the validity of procedures from the moment of arrest until the moment the case is referred to court, and this includes:

• Legality of stopping
• The availability of a case o