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Understanding Use Of Plea Bargaining In Singapore’s Criminal Justice System
Definition Of Plea Bargaining Plea bargaining is a legal agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in a criminal case. In exchange for pleading guilty to one or more charges, the defendant may receive a lesser sentence or have other charges...
Understanding Entrapment In Singapore Criminal Law
Entrapment is a controversial topic in criminal law. The defence of entrapment arises when a person is induced to commit a crime that they would not have committed but for the actions of a law enforcement officer. This article aims to provide an...
What Are Bails In Singapore? 9 Key Things To Understand
If you're a fan of procedural dramas, you've likely heard of the term "post bail" mentioned once or at least a couple of times. But what exactly does it mean to "post bail"? What is bail, for that matter? Bail happens when law enforcement officers...
The Outrage Of Modesty In Singapore: 6 Key Points
In recent years, outrage of modesty in Singapore has become a growing concern. This form of sexual harassment involves the unwanted touching or molestation of an individual, often in places like pubs, public transport systems, driving schools, etc....
Is Voyeurism A Crime In Singapore? 7 Things You Should Know
Starting 1 January 2020, Singapore's Penal Code will recognise voyeurism as a crime in Singapore. In the past, voyeuristic offences were considered "insult to modesty of women", "making or possessing an obscene film", or electronic transmission of...
Search Warrants In Singapore: 6 Things You Should Know
The Singapore State Court grants search warrants to the Commissioner of Police, police officer, or other authorised persons to conduct searches on-premises and seize property related to a criminal investigation. A search warrant in Singapore may also be...