Our client caused a commotion, argued, pushed and punched a security guard whilst he was intoxicated on the day of offence. He was charged with the following: Section 3(1)(a) of the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 ("POHA"); and Section 290 of the Penal Code 1871...
Unlawful assembly - Section 141 of the Penal Code Singapore Section 141 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224, 2008 Rev Ed): Unlawful assembly An assembly of 5 or more persons is an unlawful assembly if the common object of the persons is to: Overawe the government or any...
Maid abuse Under section 73 of the Penal Code, an employer convicted of causing hurt or grievous hurt (or any other offence under the Penal Code) to a domestic worker may be sentenced to twice the maximum punishment for the offence committed. Under this section, a...
Theft (Sec 379 to 382 Penal Code) Under section 379 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224, 2008 Rev Ed), anyone who commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of up to 3 years, or with fine, or with both. While there is no mandatory imprisonment term for offences of...
This article will deal with hurt caused unintentionally through rash or negligent acts. Lack of the intention to cause hurt in these offences differentiates them from the offences involving voluntary causing of hurt (Sections 321 – 334A of the Penal Code). Section 337...