Sentencing
Client: Anonymous
Repeat Offender Avoids Longer Sentence Despite Multiple Serious Sexual Offences
Our client faced multiple charges involving deception, sexual communication with minors, and offences committed through impersonation over several years. The Prosecution sought a lengthy custodial sentence in light of the client's previous conviction for similar offences and the seriousness of the conduct.
Outcome: Six years and one month's imprisonment, instead of the Prosecution's requested sentence of between six years and four months to seven years and one month.
Representations & Mitigation
Client: Male, 60s (Singaporean)
Avoiding Custodial Sentence for Obstruction of Justice (POHA & Penal Code)
Our client was investigated for harassment-related conduct and charged under the Protection from Harassment Act
and obstruction of justice after deleting material during investigations. The Prosecution indicated it would seek
a short custodial sentence for obstruction.
Outcome: Fines totalling $9,000 with no imprisonment.
Sentencing Submissions
Client: Male (Singapore)
Serious Sexual Offences – Sentence Below Prosecution’s Position
The client faced multiple sexual charges, including aggravated offences involving a young victim. The Prosecution
intended to proceed on several charges and sought a global custodial sentence exceeding three years, together with caning.
Outcome: Prosecution proceeded on fewer charges; total sentence below its position.
Appeal
Client: Female, massage establishment licensee
Successful Appeal Under the Massage Establishments Act
Our client, a repeat offender, received 24 weeks’ imprisonment and engaged us for a Magistrate’s Appeal.
We advanced submissions that the sentence was manifestly excessive.
Outcome: Sentence reduced to 18 weeks; High Court set out sentencing framework for repeat offenders.
Charge Reduction
Client: Female, foreign national (work pass)
Theft in Dwelling Reduced from Mandatory Jail to Fine Only
Charged with two counts of theft in dwelling (s 380 Penal Code), ordinarily carrying mandatory imprisonment.
We made multiple rounds of written representations to seek a proportionate outcome.
Outcome: Charges amended to simple theft; proceeded on one charge; fine only.
Investigations
Client: Male, 17-year-old student
Sexual Offence Investigation Resolved with Stern Warning
Investigated for a serious sexual offence with severe potential consequences. We prepared extensive representations
highlighting context, developmental considerations, educational progress, and family support.
Outcome: Stern warning; no criminal charge; client continued education without a record.
Investigations
Client: Male, young adult (Singapore PR)
Alleged Rape Investigation – No Charge Brought
We reviewed communications, travel records, and financial evidence, and prepared comprehensive representations
addressing evidential gaps and inconsistencies.
Outcome: Evidential threshold not met; stern warning; prosecution avoided.
Sentencing
Client: Male, Singaporean
Sexual Services of a Minor – Sentence Below Prosecution’s Range
Prosecution sought a global sentence of 23 to 26 months’ imprisonment. We distinguished the conduct from
more serious precedents and advanced mitigating factors including early plea and cooperation.
Outcome: Global sentence below the Prosecution’s entire range.
High Court Guidelines
Client: Male, young adult
Voyeurism and Related Offences – Substantially Reduced Sentence
Prosecution relied on the latest High Court sentencing guidelines and sought at least 9 months’ imprisonment.
We made principled sentencing arguments and comprehensive mitigation.
Outcome: Significantly lower aggregate sentence, well below the Prosecution’s position.
No Caning
Client: Male, young adult
Violent & Computer Misuse Offences – Below Range, No Caning
Charges included voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon and a Computer Misuse Act offence. Prosecution sought
20 to 24 months’ imprisonment and caning. We addressed culpability, harm, rehabilitation and personal circumstances.
Outcome: Lower global sentence with no caning, below the Prosecution’s range.
Investigations
Client: Male, senior executive
Rash Act Investigation – No Further Action Taken
Investigated for a rash act offence following a dispute in a hotel. We prepared representations addressing both the
legal elements and the factual context.
Outcome: Authorities took no further action; no charge brought.
Avoided Caning
Client: Male, working professional
Knife-Related Intimidation – Mandatory Caning Avoided
Despite being engaged late, we persuaded the Prosecution to proceed on an alternative charge and take the caning offence
into consideration.
Outcome: Half the imprisonment term sought by Prosecution; no caning.
Representations
Clients: Husband and wife
Cheating Case – Conditional Warning and Reduced Charge
Initially charged with serious cheating offences. After multiple rounds of representations, the Prosecution withdrew
the charge against one client and issued a conditional warning, proceeding against the other on a reduced charge.
Outcome: One charge withdrawn + conditional warning; sentence at bottom of Prosecution’s range (with restitution).
