Criminal Law
Caning in Singapore: Offences, Strokes and Exemptions
A Singapore criminal lawyer on caning: which offences carry it, mandatory versus discretionary, who is exempt, and the 24-stroke limit under the CPC.
11 Aug 2026
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Criminal Law
If the police have been in touch, the next few days matter. Singapore criminal matters run on the Penal Code 1871 and the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, from the first statement through to trial and appeal. These guides explain your rights at the investigation stage and how specific offences and their penalties work.
Criminal Law articles
23 articles on criminal law in Singapore.
Criminal Law
Charged Under POHA in Singapore: Offences and Penalties
A Singapore criminal lawyer on being charged under POHA: the harassment, stalking and doxxing offences, the penalties, and how protection orders interact.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
The Age of Consent in Singapore: What the Law Says
The age of consent in Singapore is 16. Here is what the Penal Code says about each age band, why consent is no defence, and where 18 is the real line.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Drug Trafficking Thresholds and the Death Penalty in Singapore
A Singapore criminal lawyer on drug trafficking thresholds and the death penalty: the section 17 presumption, the capital quantities, and section 33B.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Rioting and Unlawful Assembly in Singapore Explained
Rioting and unlawful assembly in Singapore: what makes a group unlawful, how common object catches bystanders, penalties up to 10 years' jail, and caning.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
The Mitigation Plea in Singapore: What Actually Works
A Singapore criminal lawyer on the mitigation plea: when it happens under section 228, what actually persuades a court, and what a mitigation bundle holds.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Voyeurism in Singapore: Section 377BB Offences Explained
A criminal lawyer on voyeurism in Singapore: what section 377BB covers, upskirt and recording offences, penalties up to 2 years, and the accused's position.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Probation vs Reformative Training in Singapore Explained
A Singapore lawyer on probation vs reformative training: who qualifies, the age bands, what RT detention involves, and why probation is never the soft option.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Is My Criminal Record Spent in Singapore? How to Tell
A Singapore lawyer explains when a criminal record becomes spent under the Registration of Criminals Act, the 5-year crime-free rule, and what you may declare.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Caught Shoplifting in Singapore: First Offence Outcomes
A Singapore criminal lawyer on first-time shoplifting: theft in dwelling under s380, penalties up to 7 years, and the realistic outcomes for first offenders.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Outrage of Modesty in Singapore: Section 354 Explained
A Singapore criminal lawyer on outrage of modesty: what section 354 covers, penalties up to 3 years (5 if the victim is under 14), caning, and defence strategy.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Letters of Representation in Singapore: How They Work
A Singapore criminal lawyer on letters of representation: asking the AGC to withdraw, reduce, or amend charges, when to send one, and what makes them succeed.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Plead Guilty or Claim Trial in Singapore: How to Decide
A Singapore criminal lawyer on the plead guilty vs claim trial decision: the 30% early-plea reduction, what trials really involve, and how to weigh the choice.
11 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Vape and Kpod Penalties in Singapore: The 2025 Rules
A Singapore criminal lawyer on vaping penalties: the S$700 fine, mandatory rehab for repeat offenders, and Kpods (etomidate) now under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
10 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
Charged as a Money Mule in Singapore: What Happens Now
A Singapore criminal lawyer on money mule charges: CDSA penalties up to S$250,000 or 5 years, the Singpass offences, and why 'I didn't know' no longer works.
10 Aug 2026
Criminal Law
What Is a Stern Warning from the Police in Singapore?
A stern warning in Singapore is a formal record of investigation without a conviction. What it is, when it's issued, what it shows on background checks, and your rights.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
Can the Police Search My Phone in Singapore?
Police phone searches in Singapore: when a warrant is needed, when it isn't, and what to do if you're asked to unlock your phone or hand over passwords.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
What Happens If You're Caught With Drugs in Singapore?
Drug offences in Singapore are governed by the MDA: presumption of trafficking by quantity, mandatory minimums, and the s33 capital threshold. What to expect.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
What Are the Penalties for Drink Driving in Singapore?
Drink driving in Singapore: mandatory minimum fines from S$2,000, mandatory driving disqualification, possible jail. The Road Traffic Act framework and what to expect.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
How Does Bail Work in Singapore?
Bail in Singapore released under CPC s92-95: bailable vs non-bailable offences, how surety works, the bail amount, and when bail is refused or revoked.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
Do I Have to Give a Statement to the Police in Singapore?
You generally have to attend and answer police questions in Singapore under s22 CPC, but you don't have to incriminate yourself. The right to silence and what's compelled.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
White-Collar Crime Defences in Singapore: Strategies and Options
Defences against white-collar crime charges in Singapore: Penal Code, PCA, MAS Act offences, the elements of intent, and what an early defence strategy looks like.
5 May 2025
Criminal Law
What to Do If You Get Arrested in Singapore: Your Legal Rights
Arrested in Singapore? Your rights under Article 9(3) and the Criminal Procedure Code, what the police can and can't do, and what to do in the first 48 hours.
5 Feb 2025
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