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    Re: CASA DEL CONDUCTOR

    Quote Originally Posted by Nakom View Post
    For my trip I contacted my insurance company and they gave an umbrella rider on my HOUSE insurance for rental cars outside North America. It was $1,000,000 liability and $1,000,000 3rd party with no deductable. This was $14 for a month. You get 2 mil in coverage and the peace of mind it is with your own insurance company.

    I rented my first time down there, and I will be renting for my 2nd trip leaving next week. I used Alamo. I did not have any 'extra' charges on my credit card and no problems.

    One peice of advice. If you ever get into a similar situation down there again tell the police to contact the US consulate (or embassy) in the DR right away. They are bound by law to do so if you ask, but they will not contact them if you do not ask. Better yet, have the numbers programmed into your cell phone and phone them first, before you even get out of your car. If the US (or Canadian) consulate is involved, the only time you will spend in jail is until they get down to the police station. Also, they will get you an english speaking (non corrupt) lawyer. I did a lot of research on this before my first trip including calling the Canadian embassy in the DR.
    The international agreement between countries with diplomatic relations is actually that the police should contact a consular officer from your country as a matter of standard practice whenever a foreign national is arrested as soon as possible, even if you do not request it.......even if you request that they do not do it. But most police do not know local laws so you can forget them knowing international treaty. So in reality..... yes you do have to ask.


    I do not know about the Canadian authorities.....but the U.S. Consulate WILL NOT;

    1. secure your release nor attempt to direct any authority to release you.

    2. The U.S. Consulate WILL NOT provide you with a lawyer.


    What they will do;

    1. Call your family to advise them of your situation

    2. Provide you with a list of lawyers you can hire at your own expense, they make no guarantees of his honesty, only that the service appears to be reliable.

    3. Depending on the circumstance, provide you with a loan to cover the initial expense of retaining a lawyer, until you can arrange funding.

    4. Visit you in Jail until you are released.

    5. Monitor your jail conditions for human rights violations, and petition the proper authority if there is a violation.

    6. They will bring you your medication if you are on meds.

    7. Will arrange for you to see a private doctor, at your expense, for any preexisting problems or problems that arise as a result of your incarceration.




    If anyone is interested I can provide the U.S. State Departments list of recommended attorneys in the DR.
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    Re: CASA DEL CONDUCTOR

    Quote Originally Posted by Corrado View Post
    The international agreement between countries with diplomatic relations is actually that the police should contact a consular officer from your country as a matter of standard practice whenever a foreign national is arrested as soon as possible, even if you do not request it.......even if you request that they do not do it. But most police do not know local laws so you can forget them knowing international treaty. So in reality..... yes you do have to ask.


    I do not know about the Canadian authorities.....but the U.S. Consulate WILL NOT;

    1. secure your release nor attempt to direct any authority to release you.

    2. The U.S. Consulate WILL NOT provide you with a lawyer.


    What they will do;

    1. Call your family to advise them of your situation

    2. Provide you with a list of lawyers you can hire at your own expense, they make no guarantees of his honesty, only that the service appears to be reliable.

    3. Depending on the circumstance, provide you with a loan to cover the initial expense of retaining a lawyer, until you can arrange funding.

    4. Visit you in Jail until you are released.

    5. Monitor your jail conditions for human rights violations, and petition the proper authority if there is a violation.

    6. They will bring you your medication if you are on meds.

    7. Will arrange for you to see a private doctor, at your expense, for any preexisting problems or problems that arise as a result of your incarceration.




    If anyone is interested I can provide the U.S. State Departments list of recommended attorneys in the DR.
    This sounds more accurate but then most of us knew they don't provide a lawyer. Post the list dude somebody may need it. I have a couple of numbers provided to me that I hope I never have to use because I can't afford to cut into my mongoring budget.

    This is a serious subject and I for one apprecitate reading any imput and advice from someone on point like Corrado. Thanks
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    Re: CASA DEL CONDUCTOR

    Quote Originally Posted by Corrado View Post
    The international agreement between countries with diplomatic relations is actually that the police should contact a consular officer from your country as a matter of standard practice whenever a foreign national is arrested as soon as possible, even if you do not request it.......even if you request that they do not do it. But most police do not know local laws so you can forget them knowing international treaty. So in reality..... yes you do have to ask.


    I do not know about the Canadian authorities.....but the U.S. Consulate WILL NOT;

    1. secure your release nor attempt to direct any authority to release you.

    2. The U.S. Consulate WILL NOT provide you with a lawyer.


    What they will do;

    1. Call your family to advise them of your situation

    2. Provide you with a list of lawyers you can hire at your own expense, they make no guarantees of his honesty, only that the service appears to be reliable.

    3. Depending on the circumstance, provide you with a loan to cover the initial expense of retaining a lawyer, until you can arrange funding.

    4. Visit you in Jail until you are released.

    5. Monitor your jail conditions for human rights violations, and petition the proper authority if there is a violation.

    6. They will bring you your medication if you are on meds.

    7. Will arrange for you to see a private doctor, at your expense, for any preexisting problems or problems that arise as a result of your incarceration.




    If anyone is interested I can provide the U.S. State Departments list of recommended attorneys in the DR.
    This is good information. I got my info from the Canadian Embassy in Santa Domingo and do not know about the US situation. As for the laywer it is the same with the CDN authorities. They do not provide you with a laywer - but I was told they have a list of english speaking Canadian expat lawyers that are not corrupt - but do charge the going rate for a lawyer in Canada.

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    The list is quite extensive so I will provide a sampling from various cities.


    SANTO DOMINGO
    Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana (Dominican Bar Association):
    Address: Isabel La Católica Street at the corner of El Conde Street, #60, Santo
    Domingo. Telephones: (809) 682-4042, (809) 685-5259, Fax: (809) 685-6508.


    Aaron Suero & Pedersini Attorneys-at-Law:
    Address: Ave. Francia #123, Edif. Khoury, Suite 101, Gazcue.
    Intl. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14-1106, Coral Gables, Florida 33114-1106, U.S.A.
    Telephones: (809) 532-7223. Fax (809) 532-6376. Toll Free No.: 1-877-248-3245;
    Toll Free Fax: 1-888-297-8227. E-mails: dlawyers@verizon.net.do and
    dlawyers@prodigy.net. Web page: www.dlawyers.com and www.lawyers.com/dlawyers
    Specializes in: ADR, Adoption, Arbitration, Aviation & Aerospace, Banking Law,
    Business Law, Commercial Law, Consumer Law, Contracts, Corporate Law, Copyrights,
    Debtor and Creditor, Divorce, Employment Law, Employee Benefits, Entertainment &
    Sport, Environmental Law, Family Law, Fast divorce, Finance, Franchise Law, Free
    Zone, Foreign Investments, General Practice, Immigration Law, Insurance,
    Intellectual Property, International Law, International Trade, Internet Law,
    Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Patents,
    Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Sports
    Law, Taxation, Trademarks, Torts, Tourism, Toxic Torts, Transportation, Trust and
    Estates, Wills and Probate, Workers Compensation, Process Service.
    Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
    C. V.: Firm Profile: Established in 1993, devoted to represent solely foreign
    clients and attorneys immersed in legal matters involving Dominican and
    international laws, considering clients' needs, confidentiality, professionalism,
    cost-effectiveness and the value of success.


    Almonte Jiménez & Associates:
    Address: Euclides Morillo #16, Arroyo Hondo.
    Telephones: (809) 540-2811. Fax (809) 683-3380. E-mail:
    ofialmonte@verizon.net.do. Web page: www.almontejimenez.com
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, labor, corporate y criminal law,
    including drug offenses. Collections.
    Languages: Spanish, English and French. Provides interpreter.
    C. V.: University UNPHU 1988. Notary Public.
    Aquino Rodríguez & Associates:
    Address: Ave. Nuñez de Cáceres esq. Gustavo Mejía Ricart, Plaza Saint
    Michel, Suite 619, El Millon.
    Telephone: (809) 540-8538, (809) 412-4623; Cell 1-(809) 834-5324.
    Fax (809) 658-6631. E-mail: arsa@verizon.net.do
    Specializes in: General practice; Civil, corporate and labor law. Foreign
    investment, insurance, government relations, intellectual property, taxes, fraud.
    Languages: Spanish, English, French and Italian. Certified translator.
    C.V.: 15 years of legal practice in the Dominican Republic. Notary Public.


    Dilia Amelia Batlle Jorge de Ceara:
    Address: Paseo de Los Locutores #33, Urb. Evaristo Morales.
    Telephone: (809) 732-0333 1-(809) 855-5290. E-mail: batlle.Jorge@gmail.com
    Specializes in: General practice; Civil & International law; Immigration
    law.
    Languages: Spanish, English. Certified translator.
    C.V.: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. 1998.


    Campagna Attorneys-at-Law:
    Address: Florence Terry #4, Edif. Conresa I, Apt. 301, Ens. Naco.
    Telephone: (809) 616-1941, (809) 481-1821. Fax (809) 616-2421.
    E-mail: nearco@campagnalex.com Web page: www.campagnalawoffices.com
    Specializes in: General practice. Civil, commercial, corporate, criminal and
    labor law. Adoptions, estates, government relations, drug offenses, foreign
    investments, taxes and intellectual property.
    Languanges: Spanish and English. Legal interpreter.
    C.V.: PUCMM University, 1971. 60 years of legal practice in the Dominican
    Republic. Notary Public.


    Bufete Carías S. A.:
    Address: Ave. Los Próceres No. 10, Esq. Calle Euclides Morillo, Residencial
    Galá.
    Telephone: (809) 562-7103, (809) 562-4059. Fax (809) 563-7444. E-mail:
    b.carias@verizon.net.do
    Specializes in: Civil corporate and commercial law. Adoptions, collection,
    trade, real estate, taxes and property.
    Languages: Spanish and English. Provides interpreter. Judicial
    Interpreter.
    C.V.: University (UNPHU) November 19, 1983. Born 29 Oct 1960, Dominican
    Republic. Notary Public.


    Castillo & Castillo Juristas S.A.:
    Address: Ave. Lope de Vega No. 4, Ensanche Naco.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1611.
    International Mailing Address: CPS No. 781, P.O. Box 49020, Coral Gables,
    Florida, 33114-9020.
    Telephones: (809) 562-3344. Faxes (809) 542-7969 y (809) 476-6961. E-mail:
    Castillo@verizon.net.do; juristas@verizon.net.do Web Page: www.castillo.com.do
    Specializes in: Civil, Corporate and commercial law. Property matters.
    Languages: Spanish and English.
    C.V.: University of Santo Domingo 1963. Born 1940, Dominican Republic. Notary

    Dr. José Antonio Columna & Associates:
    Address: Calle C No. 9, Reparto Esteva Oeste, Ensanche Piantini.
    Telephones: (809) 562-1947. Fax (809) 562-2694.
    E- mail: oficolumna@verizon.net.do
    Specializes in: Litigations in general practice; civil, criminal, commercial,
    labor and administrative law. Property and collections, foreign claims &
    investments.
    Languages: Spanish, English and French. Will provide interpreter.
    C.V.: University UNPHU, April 21, 1988. Notary Public.


    Dr. Milcíades Damirón-Maggiolo:
    Address: Avenida Pasteur No. 152, Gazcue.
    Telephones: (809) 687-3422, (809) 686-5065. Fax (809) 686-3031.
    Specializes in: General practice. Civil, commercial and criminal law,
    including drug offenses. Property, collections and trade matters.
    Languages: Spanish and minimal English. Will provide interpreter.
    C.V.: University of Santo Domingo 1962. Born 27 May 1938, Dominican
    Republic. Notary Public.


    Dhimes & Marra, S. A. Attorneys-at-Law:
    Address: Avenida 27 de Febrero No. 329, Torre Elite, 5to piso.
    International Mailing Address: CPS No. 1866, P.O. Box 149020, Coral Gables, FL,
    31149-9020.
    Telephone: (809) 732-2035. Fax (809) 732-2062. E-mail:
    dhimesmarra@dhimesmarra-law.com Web page: www.dhimesmarra-law.com
    Specializes in: Civil, corporate, labor and commercial law; banking,
    collections, electricity, franchising, free zones, foreign investment,
    intellectual and industrial property, healthcare law and social security,
    litigation and arbitration, privatization, property, real estate and securities.
    Languages: Spanish, English and French. Provides interpreter.
    C.V.: University UNPHU, 1987. University PUCMM, 1991. Member of the
    International Lawyers Network (ILN). Notary Public.


    Fatule Chain & Associates:
    Address: Calle Francisco J. Peynado No. 113, Ciudad Nueva.
    Telephones: (809) 685 4878. Fax (809) 687-0276.
    Specializes in: General practice; criminal, civil, commercial and labor law.
    Languages: Spanish. Will provide interpreter.
    C.V.: University of Santo Domingo, 1966. Notary Public.
    Dra. Maria Esther Fernández Alvarez de Pou:
    Address: El Recodo #2, Monte Mirador Bldg., 3rd Floor, Bella Vista.
    Telephones: (809) 535-9511 ext. 230. Fax (809) 535-6649. E-mail:
    mefernandez@rvhb.com Web page: www.rvhb.com
    Specializes in: Civil and commercial law. Aeronautical/maritime,
    banking/financial, contracts, corporations, foreign investments, government
    relations, marketing agreements and taxes.
    Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and French. Certified Translator.
    C.V.: University UNPHU, 1990. Born August 17, 1967, Dominican Republic. Notary Public.


    Franko & Associates:
    Address: Romulo Betancourt #540, Esq. Caonabo, Suite 16, El Renacimiento.
    Telephones: (809) 482-1900/ 8345, (809) 537-1118; Cell (809) 696-6031.
    E-mail: collado9841@hotmail.com
    Specializes in: General practice. Immigration Law. Property & Casualty.
    Languages: Spanish, English.
    C.V.: UNICARIBE, 2005. INTEC, 2005. Notary Public.

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    SANTIAGO

    J. M. Cabral y Báez:
    Address: Calle Cuba No. 58.
    Telephone: (809) 583-7211. Fax (809) 582-8120.
    E-mail: info.sti@prudentia.com.do web page: www.prudentia.com.do
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, corporate and labor law; collections;
    Adoptions; Banking/Financial, local and foreign investments, insurances,
    patents/trademarks/copyrights.
    Languages: Spanish, French and English
    C.V.: 2 Partners; 12 associates. Santiago, Dom. Rep. Notary Public.


    Campagna Attorneys-at-Law:
    Address: Calle San Luis #9.
    Telephone: (809) 582-7181, (809) 583-8666. Fax (809) 587-3925. E-mail:
    evandercampagna@hotmail.com Web page: www.campagnalawoffices.com
    Specializes in: General practice. Civil, commercial, corporate, criminal and
    labor law. Adoptions, estates, government relations, drug offenses, foreign
    investments, taxes and intellectual property.
    Languanges: Spanish and English. Legal interpreter.
    C.V.: PUCMM University, 1971. 60 years of legal practice in the Dominican
    Republic. Notary Public.


    Dr. René Alfonso Franco & Associates:
    Address: Calle 30 de Marzo No. 39, George Haché Bldg., 2nd floor.
    Mailing address: Apartado Postal 895.
    Telephones: (809) 582-4054, (809) 581-6854. Fax (809) 582-4054. E-mail:
    lil_alfonso@hotmail.com, marinaarostegui@hotmail.com
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, labor and corporate law. Also handles
    criminal cases, except drug offenses, money laundry, homicides and other crimes.
    Languages: Spanish and English. Judicial interpreter.
    C.V.: PUCMM University, 1979. Established on November 8, 1921, Dominican
    Republic. Notary Public.


    International Law Office Dominicana, S. A.:
    Represented by: Díaz & Domínguez Law Office
    Address: General Cabrera #62, Báez-Alvarez Bldg., Apt. 10, 2nd Floor.
    Telephones: (809) 533-4688, (809) 532-0383. Fax (809) 535-0882.
    Phone in U.S. 1-800-527-7021. E-mail: lawdr@verizon.net.do
    Specializes in: Divorce matters. Civil, commercial and corporate law, Business,
    trade names and trade mark registrations, foreign investments, collections and trade disputes.
    Languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Philippine and Portuguese.
    C.V.: This firm includes 21 attorneys graduated from various American, Mexican,
    Philippine and Dominican Universities.


    Pellerano & Herrera Attorneys-at-Law:
    Address: Paseo Oeste, Bionuclear Bldg., 1st Floor, La Rosaleda.
    International mailing address: A-303, P. O. Box 52-4121, Miami, FL 33152-4121.
    Telephone: (809) 580-1725. Fax (809) 241-0225. E-mail: ph@phlaw.com
    Web page: www.phlaw.com
    Specializes in: General practice; Civil, commercial, labor, corporate and
    international law; divorce, adoptions, property, banking, taxes, immigration
    issues, foreign investment and litigations. Handles criminal cases, except those related to drug offenses.
    Languages: Spanish, English and French. Judicial interpreter.
    C.V.: University of Santo Domingo, 1950.

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    PUERTO PLATA


    Dra. Angela Altagracia Del Rosario Santana:
    Address: Calle Duarte No. 43.
    Telephones: (809) 586-2071. Fax (809) 586-2071; Cell (809) 836-7464
    E-mail: fdelrosario@verizon.net.do; angela_altagracia@hotmail.com
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, international and corporate law; Adoptions,
    child custody.
    Languages: Spanish.
    C.V.: 11 years of legal practice in the Dominican Republic. Born January 27,
    1968, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Notary Public.


    International Law Office Dominicana, S. A.:
    Represented by: Lic. José Germosén D’Aza
    Address: Beller #53, Puertoplateña II Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room #24.
    Telephones: (809) 533-4688, (809) 532-0383. Fax 535-0882.
    Phone in U.S. 1-800-527-7021.
    Specializes in: Divorce matters. Civil, commercial and corporate law, Business,
    trade names and trade mark registrations, foreign investments, collections and
    trade disputes.
    Languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Philippine and Portuguese.
    C.V.: This firm includes 21 attorneys graduated from various American, Mexican,
    Philippine and Dominican Universities.


    Bufete Jiménez Messon, S. A.:
    Address: Calle Duarte No. 43.
    Telephones: (809) 586-2071. Fax (809) 586-2071.
    E-mail: fdelrosario@verizon.net.do
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, labor and corporate law; Collections.
    Languages: Spanish and English. Will provide interpreter.
    C.V.: University of Santo Domingo 1959. Born June 17, 1937, Dominican Republic.
    Notary Public.


    Dra. Daisy Jiménez Guindin:
    Address: Calle Duarte No. 43.
    Telephones: (809) 586-2071. Fax (809) 586-2071.
    Specializes in: Civil, labor and corporate law; Immigration matters.
    Languages: Spanish and English.
    C.V.: 13 years of legal practice in Puerto Plata. Born February 8, 1966, Puerto
    Rico.


    J. M. Cabral y Báez:
    Address: John F. Kennedy #139.
    Telephone: (809) 586-4004. Fax (809) 586-1766.
    E-mail: info.pop@prudentia.com.do Web page: www.prudentia.com.do
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, corporate and labor law; collections;
    Adoptions; Banking/Financial, local and foreign investments, insurances,
    patents/trademarks/copyrights.
    Languages: Spanish, French and English
    C.V.: 2 Partners, 12 Associates; Puerto Plata, Dom. Rep. Notary Public

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    SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORIS


    De Jesús & Associates:
    Address: Ave. 27 de Febrero No. 85, Plaza Krizan Apt. 210, 2nd floor.
    Telephone: (809) 588-7779. Fax (809) 588-1834.
    E-mail: carmendejesus_@hotmail.com
    Specializes in: General practice; Civil, and commercial law. Taxes, insurances,
    property, divorces, contracts and car accidents.
    Languages: Spanish and English. Will provide interpreter.
    C.V.: University Nordestana, 1990. Born December 12, 1964, Dominican Republic.
    Notary Public.


    Guzman Ariza & Associates:
    Attorney’s office of Lic. D. Antonio Guzmán L.:
    Address: Castillo #50, 2nd floor.
    Telephone: (809) 588-2324. Fax (809) 588-0961. E-mail: info@drlawyer.com
    Web page: www.drlawyer.com
    Specializes in: Civil, commercial, corporate and labor law; real estate and
    foreign investments, taxes, adoptions, immigration matters and intellectual
    property.
    Languages: Spanish, English and French. Certified translator.
    C.V.: MIT University, Massachusetts, 1973. University PUCMM, 1981. Born 1949,
    Dominican Republic. Notary Public.

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    3 people that know of did NOT go to jail after injuring someone in DR but they all went to clinic not the hospital with victims and paid bill.

    One other person got 10000 us dollars before they released him from Jail after accident.

    But I still need more information but looks like Dollar rental car is only one with Casa del Conductor. lets face it if that jail is more comfortable in Santiago beets hell out of other one.
    Last edited by Mr Hillbilly; 05-13-2010 at 09:44 AM.

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    Re: CASA DEL CONDUCTOR

    Quote Originally Posted by Malo View Post
    I can say that after meeting Bruce, he is a complete asshole.
    LOL. That is funny. When I first met Bruce I thought "Who does he remind me of? Of course, JimmyDR". Then I met him in company with one of my friends who said exactly the same thing, quite unprompted by me.

    Perhaps being an asshole is a requirement to run a monger website?

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    I got to hand it to you WEYLAND you don't pretend to be anyone other than yourself.

    Your exact same person online as you are face to face!

    Happy belated Birthday.

    PS Where is those birthday pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    LOL. That is funny. When I first met Bruce I thought "Who does he remind me of? Of course, JimmyDR". Then I met him in company with one of my friends who said exactly the same thing, quite unprompted by me.

    Perhaps being an asshole is a requirement to run a monger website?

    I don't get mad easy, but say that to my face and I will get mad. I don't offer chicas lunch in exchange for sex. I don't tell guys how to post reports. Shall I go on.
    I can take Google Wallet and Send Invoices thru Square.



    3 days is $8.00


    1 Month is $12.00

    3 Months is $25.00


    6 Months is $40


    1 yr is $60


    2 yr is $90

    3 yr is $115

    5 yr is $250


    the 1 year and more include admission into Jimmy's stash area


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    No doubt renting cars to Gringos and detaining them for money is the Dominican Republics biggest SCAM. Not just for the rental agents but for the Police ,Prosecutors, attorneys

    and anyone else involved.

    There looks to be no way around their scam either other than not renting a car. or driving off and not stopping leaving the victims bleeding on sidewalk.

    The Casa de Conductor sounds good but they will hold you there also until you have cash payment for them.

    No matter what credit card or liabilty insurance you have will not prevent you from Jail in case other party is in hospital your fault or not.

    Nor is there any rental agency showing up to pay them off for you with their checkbook.

    I guess I ride the bus.

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    I disagree with you on some of these points. When I read your story they really did not press you for money until they had put you in a cell for a while. "Your" attorney really didn't clue you in, he just led you along keeping you in the dark until you were put into the cell. They left you in the cell for a while so you could appreciate your predicament and then they showed up with a "solution" for lots of money...

    Knowing what you know now: You would get your own lawyer who would let you know your real options and let them know the limits of theirs.. He can say things like "no wonder half our hotels are empty, imagine what he is going to say when he gets home!", etc, etc... You know that they have 48 hours max to hold you until they charge you so that is their scamming window. More importantly you can let them know that you know whats going on so that maybe it isn't worth the time. I would not be in their face about it as they might come after you out of spite but a casual mention of knowing the process (like everything else I keep reading here - act like you know what you are doing) may not save you from the jail but it will reduce the jerking around they give you.

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    I would have been dead by then 48 hrs you forget I was nearly unconcious after hour or so no water nothing I couldn't even talk till I had water.

    Another thing you don't understand is they had access to well over 100k us back in my hotel room via my debit cards.

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    I understand what you are saying and I am sure pretty much everyone here would have reacted in the same manor under the those circumstances... at that point they wanted you to be as stressed as possible so that you would jump at the offered solution. They were presenting you with a worst case scenerio so the worst place, no food, no water, etc..

    The post at the beginning of the thread said the embassy would send someone down to make sure you were being treated fairly correct? If this happens again to someone here hopefully they will post up how it plays out when the embassy is called and there are government types standing about asking about the prisoners condition and the attorney for the defense is not in collusion with the police.

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    No I never even got a phone call I called my wingman as my shoelaces were getting removed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Talis View Post
    I understand what you are saying and I am sure pretty much everyone here would have reacted in the same manor under the those circumstances... at that point they wanted you to be as stressed as possible so that you would jump at the offered solution. They were presenting you with a worst case scenerio so the worst place, no food, no water, etc..

    The post at the beginning of the thread said the embassy would send someone down to make sure you were being treated fairly correct? If this happens again to someone here hopefully they will post up how it plays out when the embassy is called and there are government types standing about asking about the prisoners condition and the attorney for the defense is not in collusion with the police.
    This is completely dependent on the call being mad in the first place, so you have to make the call before you realize you cannot leave. After they tell you you cannot leave, they will begin to restrict your contact with the outside world.... more or less your phone calls will be made at their discression, yes they have to give you one, but it can be after 2 or 3 hours in a 110 degree cement box....... at which time you will probably be willing to pay a nice sum to get out........so speed dial is a must.

    Even then I doubt a Consular Officer will make a trip to see you after only spending 1 hour in jail, so being tough and sticking it out because you know you are right is not always the best course.

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    Another thing to consider is the family could have thought about it and demanded more money in next couple days.

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