Defence law and procedure

Police interviews, bail, charge management, and trial preparation under Singapore law.

Act early

Statements at a police interview, bail timing, and charge framing shape the rest of a case. We attend interviews, review investigation records, and apply for bail where appropriate — often before charges are read.

Lawyer reviewing police statements and interview notes with a client

Statutory framework

Prosecutions run under the Penal Code 1871, Misuse of Drugs Act, Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act, and CPC 2010. Serious offences are tried before a High Court judge alone.

Joint charges — Section 34

Multiple accused in one incident may face charges read with Section 34 (common intention). Defence work focuses on each person's actual role and whether reclassification to Section 146 (rioting) or Section 324 (hurt) is available.

Joint liability analysis →

Services

  • Police interview attendance and cautioned-statement advice
  • Bail applications and variations
  • Case disclosure conferences
  • Trial preparation and sentencing submissions

Urgent bail and interview attendance quoted by timing and venue. Consultations from SGD 280; trial fees depend on witnesses and hearing days.

Defence case brief and disclosure documents prepared before hearing

Urgent defence enquiry