Arrested whilst on Holiday Giambrone & Partners can help

Giambrone and Partners was interviewed on BBC London in relation to cases of tourists getting into difficulty because they have unknowingly broken the law in the country where they are on holiday.  The case of Marcus Fakana, arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned in Dubai for having sexual relations with a girl of 17 due to the age of consent in Dubai being 18.

Tourists are making the mistake of believing that the laws in the country that they are visiting are the same as those in England and Wales and are falling foul of laws are not present in England or if there is the same offence, it carries much harsher penalties overseas.  For example, arguing with the police in Spain is an offence for which you can be arrested and charged.

Before travelling abroad it would be good practise to ensure that commonplace behaviour in the UK, such as consuming alcohol in the street, which is not illegal, expect in areas that are governed by Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), does not take place or there is the risk of arrest.

Giambrone and Partners is has assisted many individuals who have inadvertently contravened the law in the country they are visiting on holiday.   

If you have been arrested abroad Giambrone and Partners criminal defence lawyers can help you, please click  here