Get into a fight with a driver when leaving the building
The case centers on a German tourist who faced a four‑month prison term after failing to pay a 890‑euro bill at a bar in Capdepera. Although suspensions are common in similar punishments, the court declined to grant any delay because the offender had not compensated the bar owner as initially ordered. The sequence began with the tourist, who was in Istanbul on the evening of 2 June, visiting a premises and asking for the most expensive bottle on the menu.
According to the account, the staff presented a Dom Perignon Luminos Rose priced at 890 euros. The guest reportedly remarked that the price would be worth sweating over, signaling his intent to avoid payment. As the night progressed, the man grew agitated, repeatedly moving to the restroom and displaying increasing restlessness. Patrons complained about his behavior, and the waiter urged payment, which the guest refused at the moment. The staff suspected an attempt to leave without settling the bill and informed the owner of their concerns.
When the owner confronted him, the tourist claimed he had only 300 euros available and attempted to leave immediately. A confrontation ensued, drawing the attention of local staff and bystanders. Security personnel arrived to handle the situation, and the incident escalated into a broader disturbance that attracted law enforcement attention.
The following day, the tourist was summoned for a prompt hearing in Istanbul. There he identified himself as the author of a crime in question and acknowledged a four‑month prison sentence for fraud. Although the bar had not received payment, the judge chose not to suspend the sentence as requested by the defendant.
Subsequently, the matter moved to the criminal court in Palma, which oversees sentence executions. In a new order, the magistrate ordered that the sentence be executed without delay and refused any suspension aid while requiring the tourist to report to jail voluntarily. A failure to comply could lead to a warrant for search and arrest. Additionally, the court directed that the 890‑euro debt be deposited into the court’s financial account. The proceedings underscored the seriousness with which the authorities treated nonpayment in such cases.
In a separate episode related to the same incident, the tourist encountered the business owner and staff as he attempted to leave the premise. They attempted to stop him from departing without payment, but he nevertheless exited and moved into the street. While in transit, he allegedly collided with a passing car, damaging its rearview mirror. The driver, who stopped to address the incident, encountered confrontation at the scene until local police intervened to restore order.