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Public Prosecutor v Chaw Aiang Wah [2004] SGHC 164
Deterrent sentences are necessary for violent crimes arising from 'face rage' incidents in public places.
Govindaraj Perumalsamy and Others v Public Prosecutor and Other Appeals [2004] SGHC 16
The court held that identification evidence of poor quality requires supporting evidence to be safe for conviction, and that a rejected alibi does not automatically provide such support.
Tay Aik Long Andrew v Public Prosecutor [2004] SGHC 14
An appellate court will not interfere with a trial judge's findings of fact unless they are clearly against the weight of the evidence or the judge's assessment of credibility was plainly wrong.
Public Prosecutor v Sinsar Trading Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 137
The High Court has revisionary jurisdiction to set aside a conviction and sentence where there is serious injustice, such as when a district judge exceeds jurisdiction by accepting a plea of guilty by letter for an offence punishable by imprisonment exceeding three months.
Public Prosecutor v Boon Yu Kai John [2004] SGHC 136
An appellate court is competent to draw inferences from established facts where there is no issue of witness credibility. The respondent was acquitted by reason of unsoundness of mind, and the trial court must follow the mandatory procedure under s 315 of the Criminal Procedure C
Public Prosecutor v Cheong Hock Lai and Other Appeals [2004] SGHC 122
A custodial sentence is not mandatory for late trading offences under s 102(b) SIA where the offender traded on their own account and made full restitution, as fines can serve the purpose of deterrence.
Roslan Bin Abdul Rani v Public Prosecutor [2004] SGHC 121
An appellate court will not disturb a trial judge's findings of fact, particularly those based on witness credibility, unless the judge was plainly wrong.
Public Prosecutor v Lim Boon Seng [2004] SGHC 113
The court sentenced the accused to three years and six months imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, considering the accused was not the aggressor and showed genuine remorse.
Public Prosecutor v Poh Teck Huat [2003] SGHC 82
In cases of death caused by a rash act, particularly rash driving, a custodial sentence is the norm unless the case is highly unusual.
Public Prosecutor v S [2003] SGHC 70
The court held that a juvenile offender who commits serious sexual offences against siblings while in a position of trust should be sentenced to imprisonment rather than sent to a home.
Wu Si Yuan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 7
Probation is not granted as of right to young offenders; the court must consider all circumstances, including the likelihood of success of the rehabilitation, and if the circumstances do not afford a realistic opportunity for rehabilitation, a prison sentence is appropriate.
Public Prosecutor v Nasser Bin Salleh [2003] SGHC 66
The court held that in sentencing for an offence under s 304(a) of the Penal Code, the court must find a range within the limits prescribed under that section, and the fact that the case might have been charged under s 304(b) is irrelevant.
Public Prosecutor v Yen May Woen [2003] SGHC 60
The court held that the prosecution is not required to call every witness who handled an exhibit unless a reasonable doubt as to the identity of the exhibit has arisen.
Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Ridwan Bin Omar and Others [2003] SGHC 49
The court sentenced five accused persons for voluntary causing grievous hurt by means of a dangerous weapon under s 326 read with s 149 of the Penal Code, following a fatal attack.
Chuah Gin Synn v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 47
The High Court in its appellate jurisdiction has the power to correct non-clerical mistakes in its judgment before the court rises for the day, applying the same powers as subordinate courts under s 217 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Public Prosecutor v Tay Teik Chai Robson [2003] SGHC 46
The court held that while the accused did not wield the weapon, his participation in a long and brutal assault warranted a sentence of nine years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane.
Public Prosecutor v Jaykumaran s/o Saminathan Retinam [2003] SGHC 45
The High Court quashed the conviction of the accused in a criminal revision because the prosecution failed to call a material witness, and the victim's evidence was unreliable.
Lwee Kwi Ling Mary v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 39
The court does not have the power to suspend the execution of a sentence once the offender has commenced serving it, as the power to suspend execution is exclusively vested in the President under s 8(1) of the Republic of Singapore Independence Act.
Lwee Kwi Ling Mary v Quek Chin Huat [2003] SGHC 38
A death threat made with a weapon should never be taken lightly and should normally attract a prison term of at least six months, though mitigating factors such as acting in private defence may warrant a lower sentence.
Public Prosecutor v Teo Yeow Chuah [2003] SGHC 306
The court held that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of possession under s 18(1)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and the presumption of trafficking under s 17(c) applied.
Lim Eng Guan Derek v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 303
An appellate court will be slow to interfere with a trial judge's finding of fact based on witness credibility. A bare assertion of 'trying one's best' is insufficient to establish a 'reasonable excuse' for failing to provide a breath specimen under s 70 of the Road Traffic Act.
V Retnasooria v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 294
A conviction based on circumstantial evidence is valid where the evidence leads the judge inevitably and inexorably to one conclusion only.
Public Prosecutor v ABC [2003] SGHC 281
The court held that repeat offenders who commit violent crimes while in positions of trust, such as security guards, warrant deterrent sentences, and consecutive sentences are required under s 18 of the Criminal Procedure Code for multiple distinct offences.
Ho Yean Theng Jill v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 280
The court held that public interest in protecting foreign domestic maids warrants a departure from the general principle of leaning in favour of compounding offences, even where the perpetrator is a de facto rather than de jure employer.