Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1599

The offence of possessing alcohol with intent to trade in a case of recidivism. Punishing its perpetrator with a felony penalty or a misdemeanour penalty. A matter within the trial judge’s discretion. Its classification as a felony or misdemeanour derives from the judge’s own action according to the magnitude of the penalty imposed. Jurisdiction to hear the criminal action brought in respect thereof belongs to the Felony Court, not the misdemeanour judge. The basis for this.