Criminal Law in Singapore

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Criminal Procedures Resource

These are the different stages of a Criminal Procedure however it entirely depends on the course of action you choose to take. Whether you choose to claim trial or plead guilty, the first two stages of Investigations and Charges would apply.

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Singapore High Court Clarifies the Sentencing Regime for Sexual Offences Under Sections 376 and 376A of Penal Code
Singapore High Court Clarifies the Sentencing Regime for Sexual Offences Under Sections 376 and 376A of Penal Code

Singapore High Court in ABC v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 244, clarified the sentencing framework that applies to sexual offences under section 376(3) and section 376A(3) of the Penal Code after amendments were made to these sections with effect from 2020.

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How much would it cost for a lawyer to defend me?
How much would it cost for a lawyer to defend me?

There are firms that quote a fixed fee for certain types of cases. We do not practice that because each case is different - from the type of charges and number of charges to the type of defence your require

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What happens after I plead guilty?
What happens after I plead guilty?

If the accused indicates to the court that he wishes to plead guilty, a court date will be fixed for him to do so. Prior to indicating that he would be pleading guilty, the accused and/or his lawyers may write to the AGC

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I received a stern warning or conditional warning. What does it mean and what happens to me?
I received a stern warning or conditional warning. What does it mean and what happens to me?

Both a stern and conditional warning in Singapore by the Police would have no legal effect.

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