The 4 Key Pillars Of Singapore Criminal Law Before Sentencing Someone In Court
Criminal law in Singapore is largely based on statutes known as Acts of Parliament. Criminal law seeks to impose punishment for breach of certain rules, conduct or behaviour that is designated as criminal in legislation that has been enacted by Parliament.
Crime involves behaviour that is so serious that it cannot be treated simply as matter that can be resolved privately.
Elements Of Criminal Offence In Singapore
Criminal offence in Singapore is defined as behaviour that has been designated as criminal by legislation enacted by Parliament. Criminal offences in Singapore is based on a three-stage analysis:
The physical element: is the accused’s conduct or behaviour prohibited by legislation?
The fault element: what was the accused’s state of mind at the time the offence was committed?
The defences: Even if the physical and fault elements are present, are there any defences that might be raised to relieve the accused of criminal liability?
The Purpose Of Writing Letters Of Representations
Letter of representations are a form of correspondences by you to the Public Prosecutor when you are charged in court in Singapore. These correspondences play a key role in allowing you, as the accused to have your say of your side of the story to the Public Prosecutor before the matter is heard in court.
What Does A Good Defence Lawyer Do?
The term “defend” however, does not equate to ensuring that their clienteles are acquitted of all charges.
A good defence lawyer’s job is to ensure that his/her client is properly advised in respect of the law, the strength and weaknesses of his/her case, the charges against their clients and ensuring that due process of the court for criminal proceedings had been carried out appropriately.
7 Stages Of Singapore Criminal Proceedings In Court
A Criminal Proceeding is a process in the Singapore justice system wherein a proceeding is held in the court to prosecute a person charged (or to be charged) with the commission of a crime. A Criminal Proceeding does not only include the trial of the criminal offence but also includes:
The appeal proceedings; and
The criminal revision of the Criminal Proceedings.
Cheating Is A Criminal Offence, Here is What you need to know.
Briefly, a person will be considered cheating if he/she intentionally deceives another person to:
Do any act that induces another person to deliver or cause to deliver a property to him/her; or
Cause another person to do an act that he would not have done if he/she is not deceived that cause or likely to cause damage or harm to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property.
The punishment for cheating varies depending on the nature of the crime and the severity of the offence. Section 417 of the Penal Code provides the basic outline and the minimal punishment for cheating (i.e. up to 3 years or fine).
Outrage of Modesty in Singapore
In 2019, outrage of modesty and sexual voyeurism cases received were in the media’s spotlight throughout the year due to several reasons. One of the reasons was the number of cases that were reported in the media involving local university students which garnered public interest in our city state.
Case of Terence Siow
One such case was that of 23 year old Terence Siow (“Terence”), an undergraduate from National University of Singapore. Terence had boarded the MRT on the North East Line and noticed the victim wearing shorts. He sat down beside her and felt the urge to touch the victim. He then proceeded to touch the victim’s right thigh twice with his left hand.
Loan Shark Harasement in Singapore
Unlicensed moneylenders, otherwise known as loan sharks are an ongoing and prevalent problem in Singapore. Over the years, loan sharks have resorted to new methods of harassing debtors as authorities increase enforcement measures against loan sharks and their runners. Methods of harassment by loan sharks In the past, loan sharks employed various methods in […]
