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Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242
In Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242, the High Court overturned an acquittal, convicting the respondent of theft under s 380 of the Penal Code and imposing a two-week prison sentence after rejecting a probation plea for a repeat offender.
Wong Soon Lee v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 216
Hardship caused to the family of an accused person by his imprisonment is generally of little weight in sentencing, unless the circumstances are exceptional.
Public Prosecutor v Choong Kian Haw [2002] SGHC 211
A custodial sentence is the norm for offences under s 131(1)(b) of the Bankruptcy Act, and the burden is on the offender to show exceptional circumstances to warrant a fine.
Mohammed Walik Shafiq bin Adzhar Sah v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 194
A district judge acting in the capacity of a magistrate in a Magistrate Arrest Case only holds the sentencing powers of a Magistrate’s Court and cannot impose reformative training.
Public Prosecutor v Lam Chen Fong [2002] SGHC 160
In Public Prosecutor v Lam Chen Fong [2002] SGHC 160, the High Court sentenced the accused to 22 years imprisonment for criminal breach of trust and other offences, establishing that courts may order multiple consecutive sentences when numerous victims are involved.
Heng Aik Peng v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 153
The mere fact that an accused told lies should not be taken as evidence of his guilt, unless the criteria in R v Lucas are satisfied. However, a court may rely on such lies to determine the credibility of the accused as a witness.
Balasubramanian Palaniappa Vaiyapuri v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 12
The court held that the revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court should be invoked only if there was serious injustice, and that the plea of guilt was valid and unequivocal despite the petitioner's claim of intoxication.
Public Prosecutor v Peh Thian Hui and Another [2002] SGHC 112
In Public Prosecutor v Peh Thian Hui and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Ma Teresa Bebango Bedico v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 11
In Ma Teresa Bebango Bedico v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Revision of proceedings, Evidence — Admissibility of evidence.
Public Prosecutor v Muhamad Hasik bin Sahar [2002] SGHC 105
In Public Prosecutor v Muhamad Hasik bin Sahar [2002] SGHC 105, the court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment for culpable homicide. The judgment rejected claims of a minor role, citing the accused's history of violence and the premeditated nature of the gang attack as key factors.
Ang Jwee Herng v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 73
The court held that an owner of premises can be held liable for harbouring illegal immigrants under s 57(1)(d) of the Immigration Act if they have actual knowledge of the presence of the illegal immigrants and fail to take steps to ascertain their status, regardless of whether a
Sim Bok Huat Royston v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 67
In Sim Bok Huat Royston v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 67, the High Court dismissed the appeal against conviction and enhanced the sentence from nine to 18 months, ruling that the original term was manifestly inadequate for a police officer convicted of corruption.
Loh Kim Lan and Another v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 3
The definition of 'employ' under the Immigration Act is wide enough to cover informal or freelance arrangements, and the presumption of knowledge under s 57(8) shifts the burden to the occupier to prove they did not know the worker was an immigration offender.
Public Prosecutor v Tsao Kok Wah [2001] SGHC 27
In Public Prosecutor v Tsao Kok Wah [2001], the High Court ruled that mandatory enhanced sentencing under section 458A of the Penal Code applies to attempted housebreaking. The court allowed the prosecution's appeal, imposing six strokes of caning to reflect the equal culpability of attempted crimes
Lim Poh Tee v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 26
The court held that a deterrent sentence is required for police officers convicted of corruption, and that the length of the sentence must be determined by the culpability of the offender and the circumstances of the case, rather than being strictly bound by previous sentencing t
Soh Lip Hwa v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 252
The case confirms the benchmark sentence for employing illegal immigrants is one year's imprisonment for cases convicted after trial, and reiterates the threefold test for adducing additional evidence on appeal.
Moey Keng Kong v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 236
Forfeiture under s 123(2) of the Customs Act is mandatory once it is proved that an offence has been committed and the goods were used in the commission of the offence, regardless of whether the goods were for personal consumption.
Chua Tiong Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 182
In corruption cases, the giver of gratification bears equal culpability to the receiver, and may deserve more punishment if the intent is to pervert the course of justice.
Silvalingam Sinnasamy v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 154
A previous conviction under the former s 68(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 92, 1970 Ed) counts as a first conviction for the purpose of determining whether a subsequent conviction under s 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 276, 1997 Ed) is a second or subsequent conviction for s
Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153
In Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153, the court sentenced an offender with chronic schizophrenia to life imprisonment. The ruling confirms that when an offender poses a continuing danger to the public due to mental illness, life imprisonment is the appropriate judicial outcome.
Choo Pheng Soon v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 14
In Choo Pheng Soon v PP [2001] SGHC 14, the High Court affirmed the conviction for fabricating false evidence and enhanced the sentence from two years to three and a half years, citing the appellant's unrepentant conduct and the waste of judicial resources.
Tan Ngin Hai v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 122
Preventive detention is appropriate for a recalcitrant offender who has proven by his history of criminal behaviour to be a menace to society, regardless of whether the specific offence involved violence or dishonesty.
Lim Sin Han Andy v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 54
The court held that national service is vital to the security of Singapore and requires servicemen to subordinate personal interests to the State, justifying a custodial sentence for absence without leave.
Tan Sai Tiang v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 4
In Tan Sai Tiang v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 4, the High Court reduced the appellant's sentence from two years to 18 months. The court ruled that the trial judge failed to give sufficient weight to full restitution and placed undue emphasis on the number of charges over relative culpability.