Criminal procedure, drug cases, the Anti-Cybercrime Law, the Criminal Court, conditional release and clearing a criminal record in Saudi Arabia, explained in plain English.
The articles in this section cover what people ask most about criminal cases in the Kingdom: drug penalties for use, possession and dealing, the royal pardon and who it covers, and the rights of the accused from arrest to judgment and the appeal against it.
- 39 articles in this section
- Last updated: 25 October 2026
- Tool: Diya (Blood Money) Calculator for Saudi Arabia
- Written by the Usus Law Firm team
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Criminal Evidence in Saudi Arabia: Types, Weight and How to Challenge It
In a criminal case no one is convicted on suspicion; the judgment rests on criminal...
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Waiving the Private Right: Its Effect on the Case and Conditions
Many criminal cases involve two rights: the public right, represented by the Public Prosecution on...
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Kollona Amn Reports: Reporting Insults and Crimes Step by Step
Have you been insulted, cursed or threatened, witnessed a crime, or had something stolen? The...
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Malicious Reports in Saudi Arabia: The Penalty and How to Claim Compensation
Have you been summoned over a report you know is false? Or do you want...
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The Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia: Appointments, Investigation, Closure and Referral
The Public Prosecution is the body that brings and conducts criminal cases before the courts...
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Prison Visits in Saudi Arabia: Booking and Contacting a Detainee
When a relative is detained or sentenced to prison, the family's first questions are: how...
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