The Police are allowed to use reasonable force against you to make the arrest. They are also allowed to search you after the arrest has been made. If a woman is being arrested, only a female officer is allowed to conduct the search. During an arrest, you are allowed to ask the arresting officer for…
You can be arrested by the Police or an enforcement agency such as the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The Police or enforcement agency can arrest you without obtaining the Court’s written permission (also known as a Warrant) if they have…
Different Types of Criminal Courts in Singapore Transcript: Today, we’re talking about the different types of criminal courts in Singapore. What are the different types of criminal courts? First, there’s the Magistrates’ Courts. These courts can generally handle offences where the maximum sentence is three years imprisonment or a fine. The Magistrates’ Courts can generally…
Specialist criminal defence lawyer in Singapore – called to the Bar of England and Wales (Gray’s Inn) in 2003 and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Jonathan worked as a Prosecutor in the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Manpower prior to entering private practice. He is experienced in…
You can be detained in custody for up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time of your arrest. Once 48 hours has passed from the time of your arrest, you should be released from the Police’s custody on the condition that you promise to a present yourself whenever your attendance is next required…