Free Initial Consultation
Welcome to Gloria James-Civetta & Co, criminal representation lawyers.
Our Singapore Criminal Lawyer Blog covers the whole of the Criminal Law Procedure in Singapore, from being arrested and charged in court, through to the final verdict. This valuable information will enable you to better understand the Singapore Criminal Law System.
At GJC Law, we fight to defend the rights of our clients, and have built our reputation by providing sensible & practical advice, as well as perseverance and experience to achieve our goals.
You can count on our criminal lawyers to help and guide you through your legal matter by offering a clear explanation of the law and receiving dedicated representation throughout the courtroom process.
Our criminal law lawyers
can help if you:
Are under police investigation and required to attend a formal interview with police
Have been charged by the police and have to attend court
Have been served with a Private Summons Prosecutions / Magistrate’s Complaint
Want to initiate a Private Summons Prosecutions / Magistrate’s Complaint
Want to initiate an application for Prevention of the Harassment Act (POHA)
Our Cases
 |  |
Latest Articles
Polygraph Test FAQs – Prepared by M/s Gloria James-Civetta & Co
What is a polygraph test? A polygraph test, also known as a lie detector test, is a device used for... read more →
July 18, 2019
New State Courts Program for Below-21 Youthful Offenders
Do you know someone who is below 21 years old and has just been charged in the State Courts? The... read more →
July 3, 2019
How do I Hire a Criminal Lawyer to Defend my Case?
Being summoned by the police as an accused in criminal investigations, and/or receiving a notice to attend Court for criminal... read more →
June 24, 2019
High Court Lays Down Sentencing Guidelines for Cases of Voluntarily Causing Hurt
Low Song Chye v Public Prosecutor (MA 9240/2018/01 & 02) concerned the appeals by both the accused and Prosecution against... read more →
June 10, 2019
Criminal Investigation Process in Singapore
Criminal investigations usually commence:- Upon the receipt of a ‘999’ call; When a police complaint (made by way of a... read more →
May 28, 2019
How much will Hiring a Criminal Lawyer to Defend my Case Cost?
Not everyone has the gift of the gab to present the best face of your case to the Court. This... read more →
May 27, 2019
Short-Detention Order (SDO)
In a Short Detention Order (SDO), an offender can be detained in prison for a period not exceeding 14 days.... read more →
May 24, 2019
6th May 2019 Bill Amendments to Singapore’s Penal Code
The Singapore Parliament on 6th May 2019 passed the Criminal Law Reform Bill amending the Penal Code. The Bill notes... read more →
May 22, 2019
Community Service Order (CSO)
Community Service Orders (CSO) are usually imposed on offenders for reformation, and for them to make amends to the community... read more →
May 16, 2019
Community-Based Sentencing Principles
Community-based sentencing options are set out in the Criminal Procedure Code to provide the Courts with greater flexibility in sentencing... read more →
May 13, 2019
When are Offenders “Warned in Lieu of Prosecution”?
The now famous case of the 23-year old NUS undergraduate who was administered a conditional warning by the police in... read more →
May 10, 2019
Sexual Assault by Penetration Criminal Procedure and Sentencing – Abetment
Public Prosecutor v BUT [2019] SGHC 37 Decision Date: 18 February 2019 Court: High Court Judge: Audrey Lim JC Criminal... read more →
May 3, 2019![GCO v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 31 -Criminal Procedure and Sentencing](https://www.singaporecriminallawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/criminal-procedure-sentencing-600x400.jpg)
GCO v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 31 -Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
GCO v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 31 Decision Date: 13 February 2019 Court: High Court Judges: See Kee Oon J... read more →
May 1, 2019
Criminal Law – Rape Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
Yue Roger Jr v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGCA 12 Decision Date: 22 February 2019 Court: Court of Appeal Judges: Andrew... read more →
May 1, 2019
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing – Principles – Falsification of Accounts
Public Prosecutor v Leow Ban Leong and another and another appeal [2019] SGHC 29 Decision Date: 12 February 2019 Court:... read more →
May 1, 2019
Criminal Law – Statutory offences – Misuse of Drugs Act
Public Prosecutor v Moad Fadzir bin Mustaffa and another [2019] SGHC 33 Decision Date: 15th February 2019 Court: High Court... read more →
April 19, 2019
Identity Theft and Impersonation
Annual Crime Statistics in Singapore published in 2018 reported that online impersonation scams had increased by about 30% since 2017... read more →
April 19, 2019
Man took Upskirt Clips of Over 50 Women
Reported in The Straits Times, 3 April 2019 Our client, a former IT engineer with the Defence Science and Technology Agency,... read more →
April 5, 2019Summary of the Criminal Trial Process in Singapore
1. First Appearance at Criminal Mentions Court (more…)
April 3, 2019
Summary on Stern Warning
Introduction Stern warnings are issued by law-enforcement agencies in lieu of prosecutions for low level, first-time offences. The issuing of... read more →
June 21, 2018Costs of Hiring a Criminal defence Lawyer
The honest answer is, “it depends.”
The cost for hiring a lawyer to represent you is based on the nature, severity of the charges and the lawyer`s experience in criminal law. Our criminal lawyers are able to offer you a complimentary consultation to discuss the specific circumstances of your case and what our legal fee ranges will be.
Competitive Capped Fees
Our dedicated criminal lawyers are able to offer you competitive pricing according to your needs.
When you choose to engage our firm, all you have to pay at the outset is a holding deposit to commence your legal retainer with the lawyer of your choice. Thereafter, bills will be managed according to the legal work required to be done for you. We do not ask for full upfront payment.
The benefit of capped fees (for non-contentious cases, eg.‘plead guilty’ cases) is that you as our client can rest assured, at the outset, of an estimate of the legal costs to best advance your case. Any additional disbursements would be outlined in your warrant to act.
Free Initial Consultation
| |