Community-Based Sentences (CBS) are special types of sentencing options that give the Court more flexibility in sentencing. The Courts are given a broader range and variety of sentencing options for minor offences and appropriates cases. In appropriate cases, the Court will consider CBS instead of …
What happens after sentencing?
After sentencing, the Court may order that a sentence start from the date that you were in remand. There are different prison rules and regulations that control remission (one-third sentence discount) and the Home Detention Scheme. This is not decided by the Court. Property that may have been …
What are Community Based Sentences (CBS)?
Youthful offenders and mentally unwell accused persons may qualify for community based sentences. A Court appointed psychologist and social worker who works with the Community Court assesses the case and suitability of sentencing, and post-sentencing follow-up action …
What happens during the Sentencing process?
If you have pleaded guilty to a criminal charge or if the Court finds you guilty, it will decide on the appropriate sentence guided by sentencing principles, such as, retribution, deterrence, prevention, proportionality and public interest. In considering the appropriate sentence, the Court …
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 …