The Magistrates' Courts can handle offences where the maximum sentence is 3 imprisonments or a fine. The Magistrates' Courts can impose a maximum imprisonment term of 2 years or a maximum fine of $10,000. …
9 Month Mandatory Treatment Order (MTO) for Causing Hurt
A hairstylist was about three months pregnant when she stabbed her former boyfriend, who is the baby's father, in a lift following a dispute.The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) later diagnosed Pang Shi Luan, 24, as having an adjustment disorder.She pleaded guilty in court last November to …
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17 Months and 1 Week’s Imprisonment for Multiple Offences of Causing Hurt, Drink Driving and Giving False Information to the Police
A 23-year old operations manager, Lokess Sittrasu, was sentenced to a total of 17 months and 1 week’s imprisonment for multiple offences involving causing hurt, drink driving and giving false information to the Police.Here are some brief, available facts on the case:He pleaded guilty to 5 …
1 Week’s Imprisonment for Theft of Milk Powder
A 24-year old Indonesian man, Andika, was sentenced to 1 week’s imprisonment after pleading guilty to 2 offences involving the theft of 14 tins of milk powder valued at $942.80.Here are some brief, available facts on the case:He pleaded guilty. 2 other charges involving the theft of 8 …
14 Weeks’ Imprisonment for Dishonest Misappropriation of $26,822 and Trying to Bite a Police Officer’s Hand
A 49-year old female nurse, Koh Sock Buay, was sentenced to 14 weeks’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to offences involving the dishonest misappropriation of $26,822 and trying to bite a Police officer’s hand.Here are some brief, available facts on the case:She pleaded guilty. Koh had …
$2,500 Fine for Causing Hurt to a Prostitute
A 33-year old Malaysian cook, Yek Teng Kui, was sentenced to a $2,500 fine for an offence of causing hurt - he had choked a Vietnamese prostitute after she changed her mind and refused to have unprotected sex with him in their hotel room at Balestier Hotel.Here are some brief, available facts on …