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Tham Saik Mun Simon v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 179
The court held that the statutory assumption in s 71A(1) of the Road Traffic Act is only rebuttable by the exception in s 71A(2), and the appellant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that his breath alcohol level would not have exceeded the prescribed limit but for his
Public Prosecutor v Tan Yi Rui Tristan [2023] SGHC 173
The court held that the accused was guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine, as the evidence established his possession, knowledge, and intention to traffic, and the defence failed to rebut the presumption of trafficking.
Public Prosecutor v Yogesswaran C Manogaran and another [2023] SGHC 170
The court held that the chain of custody for the drug exhibits was unbroken despite minor weight discrepancies and the lack of accused presence during press release photography. The court also rejected the accused's knowledge and consumption defences as inherently incredible and
Public Prosecutor v CEJ [2023] SGHC 169
The court sentenced the accused to 29 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane for multiple sexual offences, emphasizing deterrence and retribution due to the premeditated nature of the crimes and the betrayal of trust.
Geevanathan s/o Thirunavakarusu v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 168
The court held that offenders convicted of drug consumption offences carrying a mandatory minimum sentence (such as LT-2 offences) are not eligible for a Mandatory Treatment Order (MTO) as a matter of law.
Public Prosecutor v Hashim bin Ismail and others [2023] SGHC 165
In Public Prosecutor v Hashim bin Ismail [2023] SGHC 165, the High Court imposed the mandatory death penalty on Azuin for drug trafficking, ruling that she failed to meet the criteria for alternative sentencing under section 33B of the Misuse of Drugs Act due to insufficient psychiatric evidence.
Public Prosecutor v Yeo Liang Hou and another [2023] SGHC 157
The court held that the Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons were guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine, rejecting the first accused's 'wrong delivery' defence and finding the second accused's delivery of the drugs established through circumstant
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Salihin bin Ismail [2023] SGHC 155
The court held that in a case involving multiple injuries or multiple causes to an injury, the court must identify and isolate the injury actually inflicted by the accused to apply the Virsa Singh test for murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code.
Public Prosecutor v Zin Mar Nwe [2023] SGHC 146
The accused failed to establish the defence of diminished responsibility as she was not suffering from an abnormality of mind caused by mental illness at the time of the offence.
Public Prosecutor v Mustaqim bin Abdul Kadir [2023] SGHC 142
The court held that the accused was guilty of trafficking in diamorphine as the evidence showed he was actively involved in the supply chain and his defence of mistaken delivery was a concoction.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Yew Sin [2023] SGHC 136
The court held that the accused had established on a balance of probabilities that he believed in good faith, after exercising due care and attention, that the complainant had the capacity to consent and did in fact consent to the sexual acts, thereby making out the defence of mi
Public Prosecutor v Balakrishnan a/l Sannasy and Another [2008] SGHC 6
In Public Prosecutor v Balakrishnan a/l Sannasy and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v Barokah [2008] SGHC 22
In Public Prosecutor v Barokah [2008] SGHC 22, the High Court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment for culpable homicide. The court clarified that life sentences under section 304(a) are not limited to cases of mental impairment, emphasizing the risk of future violence over mitigation.
Public Prosecutor v Mohammed Ali bin Johari [2008] SGHC 16
In Public Prosecutor v Mohammed Ali bin Johari [2008] SGHC 16, the High Court convicted the accused of murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code. The court rejected defences of genetic predisposition and accidental death, imposing the mandatory death sentence based on the intentional act of immersion.
Public Prosecutor v Kamal Bin Kupli and Others [2007] SGHC 98
The court held that when death is caused in furtherance of a common intention to rob, all participants are liable for murder under s 34 of the Penal Code, regardless of who inflicted the fatal injury.
Public Prosecutor v Toh Lam Seng [2007] SGHC 95
The court held that the accused was guilty of rape and imposed a sentence of 16 years imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane, considering his antecedents and the lack of remorse.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Chor Jin [2007] SGHC 77
The accused was found guilty of using an arm under the Arms Offences Act, with the court rejecting his defences of intoxication, accident, and private defence.
Public Prosecutor v Law Aik Meng [2007] SGHC 33
Deterrence is the primary sentencing consideration for sophisticated, syndicated ATM fraud, and consecutive sentences are appropriate for multiple distinct offences to reflect the gravity of the criminal enterprise.
Public Prosecutor v Goh Lee Yin and Another Appeal [2007] SGHC 205
The High Court dismissed the Prosecution’s appeal in Public Prosecutor v Goh Lee Yin, affirming that rehabilitation, rather than incarceration, is the primary objective for offenders with diagnosed kleptomania. The court upheld the use of a fresh probation order despite a prior breach.
Public Prosecutor v Wang Ziyi Able [2007] SGHC 204
In Public Prosecutor v Wang Ziyi Able [2007] SGHC 204, the High Court allowed the Prosecution's appeal, convicting the respondent under section 199 of the Securities and Futures Act. The Court ruled that the respondent lacked an honest belief in the truth of information disseminated online.
Public Prosecutor v Mohammad Al-Ansari bin Basri [2007] SGHC 187
This case examines the balance between rehabilitation and deterrence for young offenders. While rehabilitation is the primary focus, serious crimes may still warrant custodial sentences to serve as a deterrent. The court emphasizes that probation is not an automatic right.
Public Prosecutor v Loqmanul Hakim bin Buang [2007] SGHC 159
The court held that offences committed by law enforcement or security officers, even if outside the scope of their official duties, may be aggravated if they involve an abuse of the trust reposed in them. Furthermore, committing an offence while on bail is an aggravating factor t
Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor [2007] SGHC 155
Section 131(2) of the Bankruptcy Act is a strict liability offence regarding the requirement of Official Assignee permission to leave the country, and a bankrupt's mistaken belief that permission was granted does not constitute a valid defence unless there are specific circumstan
Aw Bock Eng v Public Prosecutor [2007] SGHC 136
A single isolated occasion of carrying passengers for hire or reward can constitute the use of a vehicle as a public service vehicle under the Road Traffic Act, provided the arrangement has a commercial or business-like character.