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Sentencing of Young Adult Offenders

Sentencing of Young Adult Offenders

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...
Crime in the time of the Covid-19

Crime in the time of the Covid-19

Introduction In a now-viral video, a ‘sovereign’ lady is seen confronting several police officers and members of the public who express concern she is not wearing a mask. Subsequently, said lady is charged for, among other things, failing to wear a mask in public. She...
Criminal Breach of Trust

Criminal Breach of Trust

General Overview The phrase “criminal breach of trust” may appear sophisticated and intimidating to many common people. A criminal breach of trust generally entails the misappropriation of finances or property, although it can encompass a wide range of...
Protection From Harassment

Protection From Harassment

The Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) has finally introduced long-awaited remedies against harassment, covering offences not only inside Singapore but also those committed from outside against persons residing in Singapore, including attacks from the internet. The...
Voluntarily Causing Hurt – Penal Code 323

Voluntarily Causing Hurt – Penal Code 323

Voluntarily Causing Hurt represents minor injuries that one person can cause to another. This term is located under section 321 of the Penal Code of Singapore. Voluntarily causing hurt cases can be fairly common in Singapore, given the myriad of circumstances under...