Criminal defence is a core focus at Eugene Thuraisingam Asia. We defend individuals and companies in matters from minor crimes to capital charges, sexual offences, including voyeurism offences, drug trafficking and violent crimes. Ranked by Doyles Criminal Law, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers, and the Straits Times Best Law Firms Survey, our team handles sensitive, complex, high-profile cases with skill, meticulous preparation and clear strategy.
Early legal advice can make all the difference in a criminal investigation. We represent clients from the outset, safeguarding their rights and preparing a defence strategy.
Strong advocacy can influence sentencing outcomes. We prepare persuasive representations and mitigation pleas to reduce penalties and protect reputations.
Trial lawyering is the heart of what we do. We have had conduct of numerous trials, both in the State Courts and the High Court. We are feared for our cross-examination, and have fought and won cases with meticulous preparation and fearless advocacy, regardless of how serious the offences.
Successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal, in a 3:2 split decision, to reduce a drug courier’s death sentence to life imprisonment on the basis of psychiatric evidence of diminished responsibility. Read more
Successfully obtained the acquittal of a prominent doctor accused of molest. Midway through the trial after cross-examining the complainant, the Prosecution applied to discontinue the case and granted the doctor a discharge of the charges amounting to an acquittal.
Successfully obtained the acquittal of a doctor charged with rape and molest. Read more
Miya Manik faced a capital charge for murder. We successfully argued that the elements to prove the charge of murder under section 300(c) of the Penal Code were not made out. In particular, the High Court was persuaded that it was not sufficiently clear that only Manik inflicted the fatal injury, and that there was no common intention to inflict an injury sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death. We successfully defended Manik’s acquittal before the Court of Appeal. Read more
