Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 657

The crime of possession of alcoholic beverages with intent to trade in the event of recidivism. Punishing its perpetrators with a felony punishment or a misdemeanor punishment. A matter within the trial judge's discretion. Its characterization as a felony or misdemeanor derives from the judge's own action according to the extent of the punishment he imposes. Jurisdiction to hear criminal proceedings brought in respect thereof belongs to the Felony Court, not the misdemeanor judge. The basis for this.