New social trends such as posting people’s personal information online to cause them embarrassment and harassment have led to amendments of the Singapore Protection from Harassment Act (POHA). The amendments enhance the protection for victims of harassment and...
“I am the victim of an investment scam; what can I do?” Investment scams come in many forms and are often set up to look like a legitimate investment opportunity. Victims of such scams are often reluctant to admit that they invested money in a scam, but there is no...
Caution on the roads is important and adhering to speed limits is not just safe, it’s the right thing to do. It can also save you a lot of money and keep your driving record clean. Despite such logic, exceeding the speed limit remains one of the most common traffic...
There has been a significant increase in voyeurism incidents in Singapore. Easy-to-access, internet spy cameras, and mobile devices make it much easier for perpetrators to breach people’s privacy and physical integrity. Internet Protocol (IP) cameras are commonly used...
Introduction One of the most common questions I come across in my practice whenever I meet a young adult offender (someone 21 or above, but below ~30) is “Am I eligible for probation?” The answer is always “It depends. First, we’ve got to see whether your specific...
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