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Man Sentenced to Five Months’ Jail for Cheating Dental Clinics of Nearly $5,000
24 Weeks’ Jail for Man Who Demanded Nearly $400k from Foreign Workers for Work Pass Renewals
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Cease and Desist Letters in Singapore: Understanding Their Purpose
The Right Criminal Representation: Capability not Promises
Can I Report a Crime that Happened Ages Ago?
Pleading Guilty in Your Criminal Case in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide
Legal Insights by GJC Lawyers on Filming without Consent in Public
Juvenile Justice: The Process when your Child is Arrested
Criminal Law Temporary Provisions (Amendment Bill) 2018
Revenge Porn – What Does it Mean Under Section 377BE?
Punishment for Smuggling Contraband Cigarettes, Drugs, & More
Penalties for Criminal Force, Assault, and Criminal Intimidation in Singapore
The Arrest & Bail Process in Singapore
Effects of a Conviction on an Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore
High-rise Littering – Environmental Public Health Bill (Amended 2023)
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Is Doxxing a form of Harassment?
Misuse of Drugs Act
10 months’ Imprisonment for Man Who Uploaded Intimate Pictures of Two Women
Summary on Stern Warning
Understand the Differences between Criminal Fraud & Civil Fraud in Singapore
Common Driving Offences in Singapore
Choosing the Right Criminal Lawyer in Singapore
Crime of Voyeurism in Singapore – Changes to the Offence (2022)
Facing Molestation Charges – What you need to Know
Penalties for Voluntarily Causing Hurt in Singapore
Youth Cheating Charge
Charged with a Crime in Singapore?
What is a Criminal Motion in Singapore?
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Punishments for Sexual Offences (s354, s376, & 377)
Protection from Harassment Act “POHA” – Protecting yourself against Unwanted Harassment
Crime and (Unconventional) Punishment: A Look into Reformative Training
Practical Guide on Harassment in Singapore
All Shaw Cinemas being Inspected Following Falling Ventilation Duct Incident at Nex Shopping Mall
1-Week Jail for Man Who Lied to Court about not Sleeping with Wife to Save Money on Divorce Proceedings
The Process of Making a Bail Bond in Singapore
Is there a Case for Legalization of Part-time Work for Foreign Domestic Workers?
Killer Litter in Singapore
What is the Criminal Process in Singapore?
How to Find a Good Criminal Lawyer in Singapore?
Crime and Punishment in Singapore : The Expatriate Perspective
How do I Handle Neighbour Disputes Effectively?
The Rise of Illegal Gambling in Singapore
The line between Sexting and Texting in Singapore
Tips to Help You Choose your Criminal Defence Lawyer
Sham Marriages in Singapore
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Danger Lurks in Online Dating
Handling the Arrest of a Family Member in Singapore
11 Months for Mildly Intellectually Disabled Molester
11½ Years and 12 Strokes for HDB Lift Attack
24 Years for Molester Stepfather
4 Weeks’ Imprisonment for Young Voyeur
4 Months and S$3,000 for Laksaboy Server’s Middleman
6 months Imprisonment and 8 year Driving Disqualification for Death by Rash Driving
Pornography Offences in Singapore – FAQs
Are you a Victim of Defamation?
Is it Legal for my Husband to Molest Me?
Letter Of Representation Frequently Asked Questions
The Importance of a Letter of Representation
Existing Sexual Offences To Be Updated To Reflect Contemporary Attitudes
New Sexual Offences To Be Introduced
Polygraph Test FAQs – Prepared by M/s Gloria James-Civetta & Co
New State Courts Program for Below-21 Youthful Offenders
How do I Hire a Criminal Lawyer to Defend my Case?
High Court Lays Down Sentencing Guidelines for Cases of Voluntarily Causing Hurt
Criminal Investigation Process in Singapore
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Short-Detention Order (SDO)
Bill Amendments to Singapore’s Penal Code (s110, 112, 304, 309, 375, 376, 377)
Community Service Order (CSO)
Community-Based Sentencing Principles
When are Offenders “Warned in Lieu of Prosecution”?
Sexual Assault by Penetration Criminal Procedure and Sentencing – Abetment
GCO v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 31 -Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
Criminal Law – Rape Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
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Identity Theft and Impersonation
Man took Upskirt Clips of Over 50 Women
Summary of the Criminal Trial Process in Singapore
Punishment Guidelines for Maid Abuse
10 Weeks for Upskirting Auditor
Upholding Justice by Obtaining the most Appropriate Sentence: Plea in Mitigation
Your Rights When Arrested
When does a Person Commit “Mischief” – s425 of the Penal Code
Punishment Under s308 – Attempt to Commit Culpable Homicide
When is a Person Punished Under s307(1) – Attempt to Murder
Defence of Provocation – s300 of the Penal Code
Heralding a New Direction in Singapore’s Drug Sentencing Laws
Robbery – Section 390 of the Penal Code
Offences in National Parks : FAQs
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Your Child and The Law
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Money Laundering Offences & Singapore Law
Copyright Infringement Laws in Singapore
Criminal Breach of Trust
Infringement of Patents Act
Money Laundering: Tipping off (Applies to bankers and other professionals)
Accounting Fraud
Marriage Offences
Aiding and Abetting Charges in Singapore
Smoking Laws in Singapore
Sentencing process in criminal cases (Diagram)
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Types of Arrest
Protection From Harassment Act | Remedies
Search Warrants
Stages of Criminal Process in Singapore
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False Police Reports
Former employee jailed for taking bribes
Accounts executive jailed 7.5 years for fraud involving S$2.3 million
Man charged with disturbing public peace
Negligent Driving Resulting in Death
NUS Law Professor who attacked Cabby sentenced to 4 months’ jail, ordered to pay compensation
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Sexual Grooming
GJC Lawyers Represent Man Charged For Sex with a Minor
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Teacher Jailed Three Months for Sex with Underage Prostitute
Ex-advertising director jailed 12 months for sex with minor
Drunk man molests woman on flight kicks 2 policemen
Ex Bank executive accused of taking upskirt videos
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Singapore Magistrate & District Court’s Jurisdiction and Powers
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Punishment Guidelines for Maid Abuse

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CRIMES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE

How Do I Handle Neighbour Dispute

Littering & Jaywalking

Unlawful Assembly & Rioting

WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

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Embezzlement Crimes

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Bribery & Corruption

Income Tax Evasion

Singapore Companies Act

Copyright Infringement Laws in Singapore

Money Laundering: Tipping Off

Accounting Fraud

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Customs: Cigarette and Tobacco

Ministry of Manpower Offences

Smoking Laws in Singapore

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Guide of Harrasement in Singapore

Cyber Crimes in Singapore

Protection From Harassment Act | Remedies

Protection From Harrassment Act (POHA) – What You Should Know

4 Months and $3,000 For Laksaboy Server’s Middleman

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Your Child and The Law

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The Hidden Toll: What It Means to Be Charged or Investigated for an Offence in Singapore11 July 2025
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Ms Noelle Teoh of Gloria James-Civetta & Co Represents Former TV Personality in Sexual Offences Case5 June 2025
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