Top Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Volunteer 2019

The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme ("CLAS") had nominated our director, Mr. Wilbur Lim, as one of the top CLAS Volunteers this year.

Published on 27th March, 2019 by The Secretariat

Father accused of abusing wife and endangering the lives of his young children

Mr. Mark Lee acted for a client facing various charges for allegedly being physically abusive to his wife and children.

Published on 3rd July, 2018 by The Secretariat

“KTV hostess’ eyeball popped out in fight”

Mr. Wilbur Lim acted for a client charged with causing grevious hurt to a victim by doing a rash act to endanger the personal safety of others. The client who was wearing her stiletto heels kicked the victim in the eye causing her eyeball to pop out. The matter was featured in The New Paper

Published on 7th June, 2018 by The Secretariat

Man accused of having sex with a minor

Mr. Mark Lee acted for a client facing twenty (20) charges under Section 376A(1)(a) of the Penal Code (Cap. 224) - Statutory Rape.

Published on 22nd May, 2018 by The Secretariat

“Myanmar national jailed 3 months for hitting co-worker with metal rod”

Mr. Wilbur Lim acted for a client faced with a charge of causing hurt with a weapon.

Published on 30th May, 2017 by The Secretariat

Voluntarily Causing Hurt – Section 323 (Penal Code)

In this article, we look at the criminal offence of Section 323 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224) - Voluntarily Causing Hurt.

Published on 19th May, 2017 by Mark Lee

Criminal Law Practice Series

Our article summarises the frequently asked questions for an accused facing criminal charges, including but not limited to bail and court attendances.

Published on 3rd May, 2017 by Wilbur Lim

“Warehouse assistant jailed 6 weeks for molesting colleague at a carpark”

Mr. Mark Lee acted for a client faced with a charge of outrage of modesty (Section 354A(1) of the Penal Code (Cap. 224)) for molesting his colleague.

Published on 4th April, 2017 by The Secretariat

Claiming Trial – Implications – Procedure (Criminal Litigation Practice Series)

After being formally charged in Court, an accused has two (2) options; (a) to plead guilty or (b) to claim trial. What are the implications of choosing one option over the other? What should one expect during a criminal trial?

Published on 17th February, 2017 by Mark Lee

Letter of Representations - Plead Guilty Mentions (Criminal Law Practice Series)

A guide on what to do after being charged, leading up to negotiations with the prosecution and the Plead Guilty Hearing.

Published on 16th January, 2017 by Mark Lee