{"id":1662,"date":"2014-02-19T11:07:19","date_gmt":"2014-02-19T11:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.7.128\/wpmigrate\/?p=1662"},"modified":"2014-02-19T11:07:19","modified_gmt":"2014-02-19T11:07:19","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-about-legal-problems-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/5-things-you-should-know-about-legal-problems-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things you should know about legal problems abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Every year, thousands of travellers are detained travelling abroad.\u00a0 While cases range from minor incidents (mischief, talking back to authorities) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/article\/20150815\/NEWS01\/150819469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more serious offences (violence, drugs)<\/a>, the general rule when you\u2019re travelling in another country is that you <em>must<\/em> abide by the rules of the country as long as you\u2019re within its borders.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, other countries and cultures may have some strange customs and laws \u2013 but it never hurts to know what you should expect.\u00a0 A cultural faux-pas is one thing but getting into trouble with authorities is another issue completely.<\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s what you need to know about how to avoid getting into legal problems when you\u2019re travelling abroad \u2013 and what to do if you find yourself in jail in a foreign country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Avoid trouble:<\/strong> Never assume that laws in a country are like the ones back home.\u00a0 Your best bet to avoid legal problems abroad is to avoid things like drugs, sex tourism, carrying items for strangers, talking back to authorities, getting into fights, and etc.\u00a0 Abiding by local customs will also help and keep you off the radar of authorities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Get familiar with local laws &amp; customs:<\/strong> Read up-to-date, reliable travel guides on the destination(s) you are visiting.\u00a0 Not only do these travel guides help you research and plan your trip, but they also give you an introduction on what to expect as well as warnings about laws, customs, and norms.<\/p>\n<p>Travel guides and websites like the Canadian Government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voyage.gc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.voyage.gc.ca<\/a> can tell you about situations to avoid and watch out for as a foreigner in that country.\u00a0 For example: getting into car accidents in Cuba, not displaying a travel sticker on your car windshield in Switzerland, overt nudity during Mardi Gras, and carrying drugs in Thailand are all known incidents to watch out for to avoid any brushes with authorities.<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; 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collected:<\/strong> If you get arrested abroad, stay calm, be as polite as possible, and don\u2019t panic or give into intimidation by police.\u00a0 This is easier said than done, especially if corruption is a factor \u2013 but worth your while to show cooperation rather than anger \u2013 it will help you in the end.\u00a0 Ask about how you should proceed.\u00a0 Depending on the country you are being detained in, you may or may not have the same rights to a phone call or counsel \u2013 but the more cooperative you are, the more lenient authorities may be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5) What to expect: <\/strong>For minor offences, you will likely be able to get out by paying a fine or bail.\u00a0 In some cases, you might be able to pay off the police officer before you even reach jail \u2013 this is actually customary in some countries.\u00a0 For more serious issues, you may have to wait for a trial to sort out the issues in court \u2013 a process that could take months, depending on the justice system.    \t<\/p>\n<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; 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