I am a U.S citizen studying medicine in Nevis, West Indies. While home on spring break my belongings from my apt were placed in a rental jeep by another student due to an apt emergency. The student was told by another student that the fees were all paid up through May 2007. The owner came and possessed the jeep with my belonging in it stating that the original renters had left the country owing him money. He now refuses to release my property and I am starting school. All my belongings, books, printer, etc for school are in his jeep. These items were taken from my apt and placed in his jeep without my knowledge. I found out when I returned. I need some legal assistance. I do not believe that he can legally hold my things as hostage until the other students pay up. Where could I go for legal assistance. I do not trust the local lawyers as they are Nevisian and I am white and a minority here and there is blatent discrimination.
#1 by H. W on 11/27/2011 - 5:44 PM
I would try going to the nearest embassy and see if they can help you
#2 by PeahiWahine on 11/27/2011 - 5:53 PM
Find the nearest U.S. Embassy and talk to them.
#3 by mac on 11/27/2011 - 5:54 PM
ever hear os the us embassy,but hate to tell you….your not in america,you have no choice but to follow their rules,and as for being an minority well…..feels like sh@t dosent it,khow you know how minoritys in america feel….sucks,but your most lilkey screwed,but try the embassy,they might be able to help…..doudt it,good luck……their is one good option…….how much are you willing to pay to get this stuff back…in these type countrys……money talks better than lawyers….welcome to the real world
#4 by bombastic on 11/27/2011 - 6:23 PM
Have you tried getting help from the American Embassy there? perhaps if you went to them, they would intercede since you are a student. I am surprised to hear that you are not being treated well because you are white. Normally, you would have received exceptional treatment because you are a foreigner there. What gives???
#5 by infernaldisaster on 11/27/2011 - 7:12 PM
Other than working through that countries legal system, you could go to the nearest US Embassy in that country for help, as mentioned by others.
However, the US Embassy will not involve itself in a dispute between you and a citizen of that country, that is a matter that that must dealt with through that countries legal system. The best you could hope for, is a list of lawyers within that country that are known for helping Americans with legal issues.
What the US Embassy will help you with (if possible), is if you personally are charged with a crime in that country.
For those in a country that does not have a US Embassy, countries like Sweden have offered it’s Embassies as a way for Americans to seek help.