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.…
“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…
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?…
What is a Letter of Representation? Letters of Representation are letters to the relevant prosecuting authority (usually the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC)) requesting them to drop/reduce some or all of the charges brought against you. If the prosecuting authority accedes to the request stated in…
What is a Plea in Mitigation? Usually, once you have decided to plead guilty, a lawyer will proceed to draft a document known as the Plea in Mitigation. The Plea in Mitigation will then be tendered to court to be taken into account during your…
Did you know that outrage of modesty offences are on a rise in Singapore? What qualifies? Here are some things you should know about outrage of modesty in Singapore. What is Outrage of Modesty? According to section 354 of the Penal Code, anyone who assaults…
There is a new sentencing framework for rape in Singapore. The Court of Appeal revised the framework for the punishment for rape, triggered by the appeal of Terence Ng’s appeal against his 13-year-jail term for the rape of his goddaughter. Rape in Singapore will now…
First things first: Welcome to Criminal Lawyer Singapore! At Criminal Lawyer Singapore, we aim to provide our readers with an insight into the workings of Singapore’s very own criminal legal system. We will draw our ideas mainly through the latest criminal cases happening in Singapore as well…