Defence

This Side of the Fence: #2 – The Client

December 12, 2019

This article shares the perspectives of a criminal defence lawyer on the importance of the statements given by an accused person.

Resources

This Side of the Fence: #1 – The Charge

November 12, 2019

This article shares a criminal defense lawyer in Singapore walking through his work with accused persons, especially those facing the death penalty in Singapore.

Cases Criminal

Bribery: Fine Imposed Instead of Imprisonment

October 7, 2019

This article shares the case of an offender who pleaded guilty to the bribery charges in Singapore under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and his appeal.

Resources

Legal Unsustainability and Order 18 Rule 19 of the Rules of Court

October 2, 2019

A commentary on the state of the law pertaining to the striking out of frivolous or vexatious lawsuits.

Cases Criminal

Outrage of Modesty: Accused Acquitted

September 19, 2019

This article shares the case of the accused person allegedly charged with the offence of outrage of modesty in Singapore,; who was eventually acquitted.

Resources

POFMA – Evaluating the constitutionality of s 61 by Suang

August 26, 2019

This article evaluates the constitutionality of Section 61, Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) 2019.

News Mentions

Bid for OG founder’s grandson to pay Complainant’s costs dismissed

August 14, 2019

This article discusses a private prosecution brought by the Complainant under the Protection from Harassment Act.

News Mentions

Criminal Lawyer in Singapore – A sacred duty

March 29, 2019

This article shares on what being a criminal lawyer in Singapore and sacred duty of due process are, as commented by SUSS Associate Professor Darren Koh.