Travelling On Holiday Following Criminal Damage Charge

[Nevadas123]

My partner removed his customers roof because he wouldn't pay, now he's been charged with criminal damage will we still be able to go on our holiday next month?

[factor-fiction]

It depends on what you are asking. Are you asking whether he'll be allowed to enter a particular country or whether? Or are you asking because the holiday may cover dates when he could be due in court?

[Nevadas123]

I'm asking if he'll be allowed to travel to the Middle East on holiday or if the police will ask for his passport? Not sure how long things take to get to court?

[factor-fiction]

I don't think the Middle East authorities will know or care about the charge so i think the main issue is whether he should leave the country. He should ask his solicitor or ask the police.

[Orderlimit]

Hi Nevadas123

Bail conditions post-charge are initially set by the police and will be clearly stated on the charge / bail sheet, as will the date of first court appearance.

Its unlikely the court will now alter any conditions and instruct his passport be surrendered if the police haven't identified a risk of non-attendance.

If the alleged damage is valued over £5000, then its usually a matter for the crown courts & trial and could take months to start. In any case speak to the courts or solicitor asap ref the booked holiday which shouldn't be a prob.

[joko]

do you mean he fitted a roof, then took it away again?
or just removed a roof?

[Peter Pedant]

She means that the fella tiled a roof
went along to get paid and wasnt
so the fella removed some or all of the tiles

of yore - used to be done a lot and the debtor paid up.