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Public Prosecutor v Yap Siew Luan [2002] SGHC 93
A person who knowingly handles controlled drugs cannot excuse themselves by claiming they were misled about the quantity or quality of the drugs by a third party.
Public Prosecutor v Jamal anak Nyalau and Others [2002] SGHC 78
The court sentenced three first-time offenders to six years and six months imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, noting the absence of weapons and the early guilty plea.
Chen Jian Wei v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 66
The court held that the evidence of a child witness who had made material inconsistencies and volte-face changes in testimony was unsafe to convict upon without corroboration, and that the appellant's conviction was not supported by the totality of the evidence.
Public Prosecutor v Luan Yuanxin [2002] SGHC 65
The court held that sentences for criminal intimidation and violence within a family context must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence, and that aggravating factors such as the use of weapons and the presence of children must be considered.
Ang Kah Kee v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 58
The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt because the medical evidence was inconclusive and the complainant's actions were irrational, rendering the conviction unsafe.
Lim Choo Song v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 52
The court dismissed the appeal against conviction for importing diamorphine, noting that the appellant failed to provide evidence of authorisation and that the trial judge correctly found the appellant was the person arrested.
Forward Food Management Pte Ltd and Another v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 46
The court held that the term 'waiter' in the work permit condition was ambiguous and should be construed in favour of the accused under the strict construction rule. Furthermore, the Ministry of Manpower's own application form contributed to the confusion, making it unjust to con
Teo Kian Leong v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 43
The court affirmed that sentencing discretion under s 234(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code must be exercised judiciously, considering common law principles like the totality principle and the one transaction rule.
Public Prosecutor v Rusli bin Sembayang [2002] SGHC 311
A confession retracted by an accused may be sufficient for conviction if the court is satisfied of its truth, and the accused's possession of drugs for trafficking can be established through evidence of packing, weighing, and sales records.
Public Prosecutor v Hendricks Glen Conleth [2002] SGHC 306
An appellate court will be slow to overturn findings of fact by the trial judge, especially when an assessment of the credibility and veracity of the witnesses has been made.
Louis Pius Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 303
The court dismissed an appeal against a sentence for assaulting a lawyer in court. It affirmed that unopposed medical evidence should be accepted and that attacking legal professionals during proceedings is a serious aggravating factor justifying enhanced penalties.
Rehana Perveen v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 3
The court acquitted the appellant because it was impossible or highly unlikely that she could have inflicted the injury in the manner described by the prosecution witnesses, and their evidence was found to be unreliable and inconsistent.
Wong Loke Cheng v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 299
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, especially where findings depend on witness credibility.
B v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 290
The court held that while corroboration is not strictly required for child witness testimony in sexual offence cases, it remains dangerous to convict on uncorroborated evidence unless the testimony is unusually compelling or reliable.
Public Prosecutor v Henry John William and another appeal [2002] SGHC 29
The High Court has the power to amend defective charges in the exercise of its revisionary jurisdiction, provided that such amendment does not cause injustice or prejudice to the accused.
Public Prosecutor v Ram Ghanshamdas Mahtani & Another [2002] SGHC 288
The court held that bailors have an onerous duty to exercise due diligence to ensure an accused attends court, and mere faith in the accused or the filing of a police report is insufficient to avoid forfeiture of bail.
Sivakumar s/o Rajoo v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 28
A 'special reason' for drink driving must be directly connected to the commission of the offence and not merely to the offender's personal circumstances. The court's discretion to avoid mandatory disqualification is limited and should only be exercised in exceptional circumstance
Nicholas Kenneth v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 279
The court held that s 234(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows for consecutive sentences of imprisonment, should be interpreted purposively to also apply to sentences of preventive detention, enabling the court to order consecutive terms of preventive detention where n
Public Prosecutor v C [2002] SGHC 275
The court acquitted the accused of rape and outrage of modesty charges because the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, noting inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence and the lack of independent corroboration.
Public Prosecutor v John William Henry [2002] SGHC 27
The High Court clarified its power to amend defective charges during criminal revision. It held that such amendments are permissible if they do not cause injustice or prejudice the accused, ensuring the proceedings below would have remained unchanged.
Public Prosecutor v Saminathan s/o Subramaniam [2002] SGHC 259
The court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment and caning for murder and robbery after the charges were reduced following representations.
Public Prosecutor v Aw Teck Hock [2002] SGHC 249
Intoxication is not a mitigating factor for a grown-up man in a criminal charge, and the court must consider the disparity in physical condition between the accused and the elderly victim.
Sahadevan s/o Gundan v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 248
An appellate court may set aside a conviction if the prosecution's case is based on inconsistent evidence and fails to call a material witness, leading to reasonable doubt.
Yeo Chiang Chew v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 241
An appellate court will not disturb the findings of fact of the court below unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, especially where the trial judge has had the opportunity to observe the demeanour of the witnesses.