Can Americans Be Arrested For Breaking U.S. Law Overseas?
How Does Extradition Work? http://testu.be/1e3BQje Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml When traveling abroad, your home country's laws can extend much ...
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One of the biggest reasons people travel the world is to do things they may not be able to do locally. For most, this is limited to trying new cuisines, or exploring ancient architecture. But some people take the opportunity to engage in activities that are illegal back home. Places like Amsterdam and Thailand have gained a reputation for allowing certain behaviors that aren’t allowed elsewhere. Yet, tourists are sometimes arrested for breaking their native country’s laws while abroad. So, how far outside the border do a country’s laws apply? Well, a sovereign country is allowed to create its own criminal code, as long as it does not interfere with internationally agreed standards. However, its “jurisdiction,” or where exactly, and to whom those laws apply, is usually reserved to the t...
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One of the biggest reasons people travel the world is to do things they may not be able to do locally. For most, this is limited to trying new cuisines, or exploring ancient architecture. But some people take the opportunity to engage in activities that are illegal back home. Places like Amsterdam and Thailand have gained a reputation for allowing certain behaviors that aren’t allowed elsewhere. Yet, tourists are sometimes arrested for breaking their native country’s laws while abroad. So, how far outside the border do a country’s laws apply? Well, a sovereign country is allowed to create its own criminal code, as long as it does not interfere with internationally agreed standards. However, its “jurisdiction,” or where exactly, and to whom those laws apply, is usually reserved to the t...
