Pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, if a person is dissatisfied with any judgment, sentence or order of the Court, the person can file a notice of appeal to the appellate court against conviction or conviction and sentence within 14 days after the date of the sentence. The basis for an appeal is either…
In Singapore, the Legal Aid Bureau provides legal aid, advice and assistance to persons who qualify for both a means and merits test. This applies only for civil matters and LAB does not handle criminal matters, which is handled by the Public Defender’s Office, which provides criminal defence aid. Pursuant to section 14 of the…
Can I claim damages against someone who insists on filing frivolous, vexatious and malicious actions in Court or police reports against me? The tort of malicious prosecution is an action under tort law, where a victim can claim damages from a perpetrator who has intentionally initiated criminal or civil proceedings against the victim, without basis…