The Singapore Criminal Lawyer Blog www.singaporecriminallawyer.com is written by Ms Gloria James-Civetta, Specialist Criminal Law practitioners in Singapore (GJC Law). The Blog offers thorough explanation on the criminal court process... read more →
At the beginning of sentencing, the prosecutor informs the court of any criminal convictions. If there is, conviction is read out which is then disputed or confirmed by the offender.... read more →
In most cases where an arrest is carried out illegally or unlawfully, this does not affect the charge against the accused. However, the accused can choose to seek civil or... read more →
There are three different types of arrest: arrest without a warrant, arrest with a warrant, and private arrest by a citizen. For all three types, there must always be some... read more →
The Protection from Harassment Act provides various remedies for victims of harassment. A range of self-help measures, civil remedies and criminal sanctions are available to better protect people from harassment... read more →
The Singapore State Court has the power to issue a search warrant if there is non-compliance with orders to produce documents, or more generally, if the purposes of justice or... read more →
1. Reporting of crime 2. Police Investigation (may be proactive or reactive policing) -> YOU MAY SEEK A DEFENCE LAWYER FROM HERE ONWARDS 3. Your Arrest 4. Prosecutorial deliberation and... read more →
Magistrate Courts shall have jurisdiction to try any offence for which the maximum term of imprisonment provided by law does not exceed five (5) years or which is punishable with... read more →
In Singapore, the offence of Criminal Force and Assault is governed by the Penal Code, Chapter 224. Criminal force, assault and intimidation charges are taken seriously in Singapore’s criminal justice... read more →
If the person that called the police does not want to prosecute, does that mean that no charge will be filed by police? If a crime is considered under the... read more →