All records in the register of any person convicted within Singapore of any crime shall be capable of becoming spent in accordance with the requirements as set out in section 7B and 7C of the RCA. Those who qualify will be automatically have their criminal records spent and there is no need to apply …
What kinds of offences are considered Registrable Offences?
Offences which can be registered are offences listed in the First and Second Schedules of the Registration of Criminals Act, such as murder, kidnapping, rape, theft, cheating, trespass, mischief, forgery, counterfeiting, and offences under Acts such as the Misuse of Drugs Act, Prevention of …
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What are Criminal Records?
Under the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) ('RCA'), the Police keep records in the Register of Criminals of persons convicted of any crime specified in the First and Second Schedules of the Act. These include personal particulars such as the photograph, finger impressions and conviction …
What can you do if you disagree with the Judge’s decision?
If you are dissatisfied with the conviction after a trial, you may appeal against it. If you have pleaded guilty to a charge and are dissatisfied with the sentence, you may appeal against the sentence only. If you wish to appeal against conviction or sentence, you should inform your lawyer …
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What is a Subpoena?
A subpoena is an order issued by the Court which informs him that he is required to attend Court on a specified date and time to give evidence as a witness or to produce documents. If a subpoena is issued to anyone, it is compulsory for that person to attend Court on the stipulated day and every …
How should you behave in Court and address the Judge?
You should be dressed appropriately and address the Judge as “your Honour”, the Prosecution as “the learned Prosecutor” and the witness by their surname, i.e. “Mr Wong”. …
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