Have you ever been scammed, or have you ever lied to someone to maybe earn some extra cash? Here are five things you should know about cheating offences in Singapore. What is Cheating? Cheating according to the Penal Code is an offence usually relating to…
In 2019, 21 suspects were arrested for immigration offences including overstaying and employing immigration offenders. Overstaying in Singapore is a serious offence and Singapore has always taken a serious stance on it. Read on to find out 4 things you…
In today’s era of the digital revolution, the rate at which information travels, is unprecedented. This a magnificent revolution for our ever-growing civilisation, but there are people out there who take advantage of others and spread fake news.…
Are you facing a criminal charge and thinking of pleading guilty? If you have decided to plead guilty, are you unsure of what is going to happen? Here are 8 things you may wish to know about pleading guilty in Singapore. What is pleading guilty?…
6 things to know about Community Based Sentencing In 2010, Community Based Sentencing (“CBS”) were introduced to allow greater flexibility in sentencing. This means that courts can impose a CBS instead of penal sentences in certain appropriate cases. Read on to find out 6 things…
What are the types of Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT)? Section 406 of the Penal Code – simple This would be Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT) in its simplest form, in essence, it is in the absence of any aggravating factors which has been previously…
Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT) in Singapore What is the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust (“CBT”)? Here is what you need to know about CBT in Singapore. What is Criminal Breach of Trust? Before we understand what CBT is, we must understand the terms…
Voyeurism (Section 377BB) New Law kicks in to tackle Voyeurism on 1 Jan 2020 In 2019, sexual offences facilitated by advances in technology were thrust into the spotlight. There has been an emerging trend of recordings of victims in various states of undress or…
Drink Driving Singapore (Section 67 Road Traffic Act) Harsher Punishments for Drink Driving Offences The rise in the number of drink driving cases over the years has led Singapore to impose considerably harsher punishments for drivers who are caught drink driving. This is because drink…
Probation Probation is offered to offenders by the court as a rehabilitative, community-based programme. It serves as an alternative sentencing option to imprisonment which ranges from a duration not less than 6 months to not more than 3 years. What can I expect during probation?…