Criminal Lawyers in Singapore

Criminal lawyers in Singapore are specialized in any legal issue that is regulated by the criminal law. Provided that an individual is accused under criminal law charges, he or she has the right to receive legal representation within a reasonable time after the police have arrested the said person.

Our attorneys provide the necessary legal support and legal representation throughout the entire procedure and can also initiate appeals for the court’s decisions. Alike, our services are available for the victims of various crimes, therefore, do not hesitate to address our team of lawyers in Singapore for professional assistance.

The main branches regulated under criminal law in Singapore

Criminal offences can take many forms. There are several main branches of law deriving from criminal regulations, some of which are the ones presented below:

1. violent crimes (assault, attempt to murder, murder, etc.);
2. white collar crimes (money laundering, tax evasion, embezzlement, corruption, bribery, etc.);
3. property offences (theft, robbery, trespassing);
4. public space offences (events and actions that disrupt the public peace, such as unlawful assembly, neighbor disputes, littering, rioting);
5. workplace crimes (harassment).

There are other offences that can fall under the rules of criminal law in Singapore. Of course, our criminal lawyers in Singapore can provide a full presentation on what else can constitute a criminal charge under the local law.

What law regulates criminal charges in Singapore?

The main rule of law which provides the framework for criminal charges is the Penal Code. The manner in which criminal charges are dealt with is regulated by the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, but other rules of law can apply, depending on the nature of the offence.

Our law firm in Singapore can provide an extensive list of other regulations that can be associated with criminal offences, as well as on their direct implications on a person who has been accused of a specific crime.

Please mind that Singapore criminal law and the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 apply to all persons in Singapore, including foreigners, not only to Singapore citizens and to the holders of a permanent residence permit in Singapore.

Therefore, if you have completed your process on immigration to Singapore, the local law will impose its regulations without any distinction between the 2 categories of individuals. Our immigration lawyers in Singapore can inform you on the rights and obligations you have if you arrive here as a short-term or long-term immigrant.

Services offered by our criminal lawyers in Singapore

Our law firm in Singapore can provide a variety of services to its clients, solutions that are crucial for a fair trial and an outcome that best suits the interests of the client. In the list below, we invite you to find out some of the services our criminal lawyers in Singapore can offer:

1. assistance during the police interview;
2. representation during the investigation;
3. preparing the defense for the trial;
4. legal representation during appeals.

Statistics on criminal charges in Singapore

Criminal cases in Singapore can be heard in 2 types of courts, namely the State courts and the Supreme Court, according to the Singapore Courts portal, working under the Singapore Government. In the list below, you can discover the data compiled in August 2023, based on all cases registered in 2022:

• in 2022, there were a total of 159,789 cases filed to the state courts, comprised of both criminal and civil charges;
• out of these, the highest proportion was represented by criminal charges, accounting for 125,410 cases;
• some of the criminal cases were heard in the Supreme Court (69 cases);
• the Supreme Court issued 35 criminal motions and 11 criminal revisions.

We invite you to address our criminal lawyers in Singapore for more information on how we can assist in clients who have been accused of a criminal offence or individuals who have been the victims of various crimes. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm in Singapore, where you can receive professional legal services.