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  • 01-23-2009, 03:02 PM
    hunterosx
    Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Vietnam

    Hello, I don't really know where to turn to. I'm an expat in Vietnam working under contract. I was assaulted by another US expat. He head butted me in my nose, elbowed me in the head and pushed me against a 5 story balcony & attempted to push me off. I went to the police and they went to the house where it happened. As you can imaging, nothing really got done. I was wondering what could I do. This guy has a violent history of assault and verbal abuse. I would like to have him punished. Can anyone please give me any advice?

    Best regards.
  • 01-23-2009, 03:05 PM
    seniorjudge
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    Have you spoken to the Vietnamese authorities?
  • 01-23-2009, 07:36 PM
    hunterosx
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    I did, but it was difficult to get my point across. They basically said to shake on it and get along... Interesting philosophy! It is the lunar new year this weekend and things are a bit slow and offices are closed. I'm looking for a translator to go to the police station with me along with the witnesses.
  • 01-23-2009, 10:08 PM
    cyjeff
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    Quote:

    Quoting hunterosx
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    I did, but it was difficult to get my point across. They basically said to shake on it and get along... Interesting philosophy! It is the lunar new year this weekend and things are a bit slow and offices are closed. I'm looking for a translator to go to the police station with me along with the witnesses.

    Unless this happened on a US base or an embassy, US law does not apply.
  • 01-23-2009, 10:25 PM
    cdwjava
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    I am afraid that no one here has made it known they are knowledgeable in the area of Vietnamese law. You'll have to continue to muddle through and see where their police take it.

    - Carl
  • 01-23-2009, 11:33 PM
    hunterosx
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    Understandable... Thank you for your replies, its a good place to start.
  • 01-24-2009, 11:59 AM
    hunterosx
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    Since both parties are American and reside in the US, and both are expat contract workers... Can I get an attorney in the US to represent me? Or do I have to do it locally?

    My appreciation for the USA has increased tenfold since I've been here...BTY!:confused:
  • 01-24-2009, 12:03 PM
    cdwjava
    Re: Assault from US Expat in Vietnam
    Unless the US attorney is willing to fly to Vietnam and has experience in Vietnamese law, this would be a waste of time. Besides, I doubt you (as the victim) need an attorney to represent you in any event. Though, Vietnamese law is almost certainly different than US law, so who knows?

    - Carl
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