Mohamed Helal was arrested amidst the events of the revolution’s 3rd anniversary in Al Mansoura on January 25th, 2014. He was detained under case No. 653 of 2014 Mansoura Second, Misdemeanor. He was accused of joining an illegally formed group, demonstration without permit, assembly, show of force and signaling violence and destruction of public and private property. On 19 January 2015, he was sentenced in his presence to 5-year aggravated imprisonment and 3-year probation.