Archive · 7 Sep 2025
British Law Student Sentenced to Life in Dubai for Drug Offense
A 23-year-old British law student named Mia O'Brien was sentenced to spend a long time in prison in Dubai.
She was caught with drugs and the laws there are very strict.
Her family is trying to help her by raising money for legal fees and to visit her.
The mother says it was a big mistake, and the prison is not a pleasant place, with many people in one cell and not a lot of staff.
She misses her family and hopes to come home.
Mia O'Brien, a British law student, received a life sentence in Dubai.
The sentence translates to 15-25 years in prison due to UAE laws.
O'Brien was allegedly caught with 50 grammes of cocaine.
Her mother is fundraising to cover legal and travel expenses.
O'Brien's mother describes her daughter's situation as a 'living hell'.
- Who
- Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old British law student.
- What
- Sentenced to life in prison in Dubai for a drug offense.
- When
- Sentenced in July; arrested in October.
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- O'Brien was allegedly caught with 50 grammes of cocaine.
- Defendant
- Mia O'Brien
- Age
- 23
- Nationality
- British
- Sentence
- Life in prison (15-25 years)
- Location
- Dubai
- Alleged Offense
- Possession of cocaine (50 grammes)
- Mother's Plea
- Fundraising for legal fees and visits