Criminal defence in Singapore
Pillar overview of Singapore criminal defence — investigation to appeal.
Criminal defence matching · Singapore
Confidential guidance when the stakes are high
Clear explanations of Singapore criminal defence procedure — careful triage and confidential next-step guidance.
Time-sensitive matters
Statement date, charge sheet, or upcoming mention?
We help you understand what happens next — calmly and confidentially — so you can decide what to do.
Practice areas
Practice areas we commonly advise on
Focused criminal guides — explained without jargon. Start with the offence that matches your situation, then request a confidential assessment.
Read offence guide
Theft and shoplifting
Guidance when facing theft or shoplifting allegations in Singapore.
Assault and hurt
Voluntary causing hurt and related violence offences.
Bail in Singapore
Police bail, court bail, sureties, and common conditions.
Drug offences
Possession, consumption, and trafficking-related allegations.
Drink driving
Drink driving and related Road Traffic Act matters.
Traffic and Road Traffic Act offences
Drink driving, dangerous driving, and related RTA matters.
Harassment and protection orders
Harassment Act matters and protection order applications.
How cases work
Three calm steps from first contact
Educational guidance — not a hard sell. Clear triage first; you decide the next step.
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Share what is urgent
A confidential message or call. Tell us about a statement date, charge, or upcoming mention — we listen first, without pressure.
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Clear triage & next steps
Plain-English guidance on process, risks, and sensible options. Scope and fees are discussed before any introduction or work begins.
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Panel introduction when ready
If counsel is needed, we help you understand what engaging a lawyer usually involves at each stage.
Resources
Short notes worth reading
Corrective training in Singapore (Sim Yeow Kee v Public Prosecutor)
Educational summary of named public judgments and guidelines. Not legal advice. Sim Yeow Kee v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 209; [2016] 5 SLR 936 is the leading modern decision on corrective training — an enhanced sentence for repeat offenders — and on how it relates to preventive detention. Decided by a three-judge court, it introduced […]
Preventive detention in Singapore (Public Prosecutor v Rosli bin Yassin)
Educational summary of named public judgments and guidelines. Not legal advice. Public Prosecutor v Rosli bin Yassin [2013] SGCA 21; [2013] 2 SLR 831 is a leading Court of Appeal decision on preventive detention — a long period of detention imposed on habitual offenders to protect the public. It explains that preventive detention is driven […]
Mandatory Treatment Orders in Singapore (GCX v Public Prosecutor)
Educational summary of named public judgments and guidelines. Not legal advice. A Mandatory Treatment Order (MTO) is a community-based sentence that requires an offender to undergo psychiatric treatment instead of going to prison, where their offending is linked to a treatable psychiatric condition. The leading decision setting out how MTOs work is GCX v Public […]
Clear guidance, not loud claims
Criminal Lawyer Singapore helps you understand your situation and the usual next steps in Singapore criminal matters. We measure success by clarity and care — not fabricated awards or pressure tactics.
- Plain-English explanations before any introduction
- Discreet handling of sensitive situations
- Honest discussion of process, risks, and fees
Start with a confidential assessment
Tell us what is happening. We will help you understand options and the usual next steps.