I agree with your sentiments SB , in principal, but in DXB I'd be getting out of there as soon as I could.
If it were a civilised country with a fair and just court system then I would have no problem with your position.
DXB is not!
Expat=scapegoat, especially if Emirati are involved. I wouldn't be hanging around to wear the blame for something I'm not at fault for.