Criminal Law Blog

  Most people expect disagreements to happen at work from time to time. Deadlines create pressure, personalities clash and misunderstandings are sometimes unavoidable. A manager may be demanding, colleagues may not always get along and difficult conversations are part of many jobs. But there is a difference between a challenging workplace and one where someone is repeatedly harassed. Many employees who experience workplace harassment are unsure whether what they are going through is simply "part of the job" or whether it has crossed the line into something more serious. Likewise, employers and managers sometimes struggle to distinguish between firm management and conduct that may give rise to legal consequences. The reality is that workplace harassment can take many different forms and whether it becomes a legal issue depends on the specific facts of each case. Workplace Harassment Is Not Always Obvious When people hear the term "workplace harassment," they ...

  People often use the words "assault" and "fight" interchangeably. If two people get into a physical confrontation outside a bar, during a road rage incident or after a heated argument, most people simply describe it as an assault. Few stop to think that Singapore law may view the situation very differently depending on what actually happened. In some cases, one person may be accused of assaulting another. In others, both individuals may find themselves investigated for affray. Although the two offences both involve violence, they are not the same. Understanding the difference is important because the police, prosecutors and courts look at the facts of each incident rather than simply whether punches were thrown. What Is Assault? When people think of assault , they usually picture one person attacking another. For example, an argument escalates and one person punches the other. Someone pushes another individual during a dispute or a slap is delivered in a...

Most people don't spend much time thinking about what someone else has inside their car. You might accept a lift from a colleague after work, travel with friends for supper or ride with a family member without giving a second thought to what is in the glove compartment, the boot or even under the seats. After all, as a passenger, you are simply along for the ride. But what happens if the police stop the vehicle and discover something illegal inside? It could be controlled drugs, duty-unpaid cigarettes, prohibited weapons or other unlawful items. Suddenly, what started as an ordinary journey becomes a police investigation and everyone in the vehicle may be questioned. This naturally leads many passengers to wonder whether they can get into legal trouble simply because they happened to be in the same car. The answer is not always straightforward. Simply being a passenger does not automatically make someone guilty of a criminal offence. However, it also does not mean the police ...

  Working with a corporate criminal lawyer is not just about legal defence. It is about high-stakes risk mitigation and reputation management within the complex legal structure of Singapore. These corporate lawyers aim to safeguard your company’s public image, tackling legal issues, especially criminal charges. Have you considered what a legal crisis can do to your brand image overnight? This is where law firms come in. From handling complex legal procedures to giving you the right guidance, corporate criminal lawyers are professionals who equip your business with the skills needed to defend against legal implications. In this blog, we will walk you through how collaboration with corporate crime law firms in Singapore can help you protect your brand image and have peace of mind. Ready to find the right counsel? Let’s get into it! What Does a Corporate Criminal Lawyer Do? Legal Insights 101 A corporate criminal lawyer holds expertise in defending businesses and organisatio...