Probation has been introduced as an alternative to penal sentences, to allow for greater flexibility in sentencing. Probation orders are generally targeted at youthful offenders but may still be ordered for adult offenders in exceptional circumstances or if he or she demonstrates an extremely strong…
Littering is a very common offence in Singapore and many if not all Singaporeans know the legal implications of littering in Singapore. This article explains what littering is, the legal implications of it and the types of punishments for littering. What is Littering? According to…
Money laundering may seem like a criminal activity that would not affect you. However, many innocent victims are tricked into assisting criminal organisations into ‘washing’ their ‘dirty’ money. This article is aimed to help you understand how you may be an unconsciously helping criminals and…
Do you feel that you should be convicted for something you did not commit? Do you think that you do not deserve such a harsh punishment? Are you thinking of making a criminal appeal? Before you decide to appeal to request for a second look…
Have you been charged in court and you are unsure of what to do next? Are you thinking about claiming trial but want to find out more? Read on to find out the 5 things you should know about claiming trial in a criminal proceeding.…
Have you just come across the term “stern warning” but you are not sure what it means? Are you wondering if a stern warning is applicable to your case? This article will address the 4 things to know about receiving a stern warning in Singapore.…
The composition or compounding of an offence allows the accused to be acquitted of his crime by making monetary compensation and/or by extending an apology to the victim. Before you proceed to consider compounding the offence, here are 5 things to know about compounding a…
Have you had questions about Bail? To bail an accused out is to seek for his or her temporary release whilst waiting for trial. Bail is affected when a sum of money is deposited by one or more persons (known as surety or bailor) to…
“You are under arrest”. What does it mean? What are the extent of powers of arrest conferred to police officers? Read on to find out 5 things you need to know about the Powers of Arrest conferred to police officers. What amounts to an arrest?…
Many in Singapore would remember the media frenzy over the infamous vandal Michael Fay and his many acts of vandalism. This case garnered international attention as many others felt that Singapore was too harsh on a ‘simple’ vandalism case. In this article, we explain what…