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.
- 57 articles in this section
- Last updated: 28 October 2026
- Tool: Diya (Blood Money) Calculator for Saudi Arabia
- Written by the Usus Law Firm team
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The Royal Pardon 1448: Conditions, Who It Covers and What Families Should Do
As every Ramadan approaches, people ask: is a royal pardon coming soon? Who does it...
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Drug Dealing Penalty in Saudi Arabia: Prison Term, Aggravating Factors and Defence
The penalty for drug dealing in Saudi Arabia under Article 38 of the Narcotics...
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First-Time Drug Use Penalty in Saudi Arabia: Case Closure, Treatment and Reduction
The penalty for drug use in Saudi Arabia is 6 months to 2 years in...
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A Second Drug Offence in Saudi Arabia: Repeat Offending, Penalty and Pardon
When someone is caught in a drug case and already has a prior conviction, the...
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Drug Penalties for Foreigners in Saudi Arabia: Deportation, Residency and Rights
Drug penalties for foreigners in Saudi Arabia are the same as for Saudis: use under...
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Unlawful Arrest and Search in Saudi Arabia: When Evidence Is Excluded
In many drug and criminal cases, the case is won or lost before it reaches...
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