Criminal Law in Singapore- Be Aware Stay Safe

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• Criminal Law in Singapore- Be Aware Stay Safe

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Introduction-Singapore Criminal Lawyer

• This blog is written by Ms Gloria
  James-Civetta and Amarjit Singh, Advocates
  Solicitors in Singapore.
• Ms James has 18 years of Practicing Experience
  and serves as Vice Chairman of the Law Society of
  Singapore Criminal Practice Committee. Gloria has
  been closely involved in the ongoing changes
  which are currently taking place in criminal law
  litigation procedures.

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• Mr Singh has extensive experience in Criminal
  Law from the early 1990s as a Senior Officer with
  the Ministry of Home Affairs and later as an
  Assistant Public Prosecutor with the
  Attorney-General-s Chambers. Amarjit made regular
  court appearances and prosecuted offenders under
  the Penal Code, Misuse of Drugs Act, Prevention
  of Corruption Act, and the Road Traffic Act,
  amongst others. Amarjit has experience in trial
  litigation. He is also a member of the Law
  Society of Singapore Criminal Practice Committee.

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Your Rights

• What you need to know
• How much force can Police Use
• At the Police Station
• Can you Remain Silent?
• When Can I Be Charged in Court ?
• Police officers
• Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers
• Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)
  officers
• Immigration officers

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• Customs officers
• Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) officers
• Any other officers who are given the power to
  investigate under the Law.

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• Thank You