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Dealing with a corporate or a financial criminal charge can be difficult for an individual or an organisation. These charges can involve embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering and other similar fraudulent activities. Penalties, imprisonment and a hit on the reputation can be some consequences of being charged with a corporate crime in Singapore. Such a criminal charge can be overwhelming when one doesn't take the help of an expert corporate criminal lawyer in Singapore.
As explained, dealing with corporate fraud laws in Singapore can make someone who doesn't understand the law anxious and lose hope. Police investigations and court proceedings can make you lose sleep. Fear of what could be the repercussions often compels people and businesses to do the exact opposite of what they should do. You should, henceforth, look to hire experts in commercial and corporate law in Singapore in such circumstances.
Our corporate criminal law experts at Bishop Law can help you understand legal proceedings. Hiring the right corporate crime law firm in Singapore can be challenging. But your friends at Bishop Law will ease the process of deciding why you should hire us.
We provide case reviews. Our non-judgemental and patient experts in commercial and corporate law in Singapore will use this case review call to understand the complexity of the case and the time and effort required. And only then will we decide if we can help you.
Once we take the case, we will provide you with a no-tricks fixed fee quote based on our understanding, with the option of paying it in instalments. These plans are like investments that save you from what could be the potential fortunes you may end up spending if you don't hire a corporate crime law firm in Singapore.
We are experts and know how to go about corporate crime and white-collar crime legal proceedings in Singapore and regulatory bodies like the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD). After you hire us, we will take over the process and guide you on every step, such as reviewing financial records, interviewing witnesses, and identifying weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
And we are fearless. We will be ready to fight until the end if the time comes. We promise to be the friends you would need in what could be one of the most difficult times of your life.
We are among the most reputed corporate criminal law firms in Singapore. We are trusted for our honesty and authenticity. We value your happiness and our words a lot, and we wouldn't make false promises or waste your time.
The corporate criminal lawyers at Bishop Law in Singapore are direct and will only take up the case if they believe they can help. And the experts won't charge you unless they take the case.
The corporate and financial criminal law experts at Bishop Law are experts at negotiating with the prosecutors on your behalf. The experience of the solicitors will help deal with them and devise the best possible defence strategy tailored to your case and the prosecution.
We can, if your case is strong enough, pressure the prosecution into giving into an agreement, thereby cutting short the process, saving you money and time, and most importantly, putting you at ease.
It is imperative that when charged with corporate fraud law in Singapore, you should hire the services of a law firm like Bishop Law as soon as possible. Have doubts or questions? Want to discuss your case? Get your case review today through a phone call or video chat.
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You get dedicated time with one of our specialist criminal solicitors on the phone or by video call with no obligation.
When we're talking with you, we promise to always be non-judgmental and sensitive to what you're going through. We’ll treat you with compassion and kindness and protect you from the Police, the Prosecution and even the Media.
Our criminal lawyers ask the right questions so we can understand what's going on, and provide you with practical advice.
In more serious or difficult situations we may need up to a full hour to discuss your case.
For the majority of cases which are less serious or complex, 10-20 minutes would be enough to advise you.
If it's obvious straight away that we wouldn't be able to help, we'll tell you straight away and point you in the right direction to find lawyers who can help.
We can usually offer a fixed fee instalment plan so you can plan for the expense, and so you can fund your case in stages while it is continuing.
Once we have an idea of what kind of case you are facing and what work that will be necessary, we will then be able to provide you with a fixed fee quote. This means that you know before you commit how much your case will cost.
Representation at interview or court hearings
Conferences with your lawyers
Analysing the evidence & investigating
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
We'll get back to you as soon as possible. We are happy to speak to you if you have a query, and either have a consultation on the phone or by video call if necessary.
We generally charged fixed fees and we allow instalment payments. Our prices start from $3000 for minor offences. Speak to us for a case review for a fixed-fee quote for your case.
For claim trial cases we would need to assess your situation before giving you a quote.
There are many possible outcomes in a criminal case. Prison sentences are only imposed when the offence is serious enough to warrant it. Many times we are able to get cases dismissed with a warning or with a fine. Of course each situation depends on the facts. It's best you get advice from a criminal lawyer to help you understand what your chances are.
It depends on the type of offence you have committed. For some less serious offences there would no longer be a record after several years. For more serious offences there would always be a criminal record unfortunately. A criminal record isn't the end of the world. Many of our clients get their lives back on track and go on to enjoy a happy life and career. We'll advise you and help you plan for the future.
This depends on a number of things. How serious is the offence that you are charged with? How serious is the injury or loss or damage suffered in the case? Are there any other special aggravating reasons? What kind of evidence is there against you? These questions will determine whether your case ends up in Court.
For almost all minor offences and traffic offences your case will be dealt with in the State Court. The State Court deals with cases where the maximum imprisonment term is 10 years and the maximum fine is $30,000. Cases involving caning of up to 12 strokes are also dealt with here.
Any case which involves the death penalty or a maximum imprisonment term of more than 10 years would be dealt with in the High Court.
In Singapore, a criminal offence is described as conduct that has been declared as such by law enacted by Parliament. The classification of criminal offences in Singapore is viewed as a three-stage process:
1.The physical element: Is the accused’s behaviour or conduct banned by law?
2.The fault element: What was the accused’s mental state at the point when the crime occurred?
3.The defences: Are there any defences that may be utilised to absolve the accused of criminal guilt, even if the factual and culpability aspects are existent?
It’s vital to remember that a suspect may only be held accountable for a crime
if he or she is determined to have committed both the factual and culpability aspects of the crime. The prosecutor would have to prove its allegations against a suspect ‘beyond all reasonable doubt,’ as required in criminal cases.
The Penal Code in Singapore has been amended several times over the years. Penalties for some crimes were raised in 1973, and the 1984 Penal Code (Amendment) Act, which came into force on August 31, 1984, provided strict penalties for certain crimes.
The Singapore Criminal Code sets out the basic principles of Singapore's criminal law and the components and penalties for common crimes such as criminal intimidation, mischief, exacerbation of assault, robbery, blackmail, sexual misconduct, and fraud. Other laws, such as the Weapons Crimes Act, the Abduction Act, the Substance Abuse Act, and the Vandalism Act, define and list all criminal issues applicable in Singapore.
The Criminal Law Temporary Provisions Act is Singapore's Criminal Code, which allows government agencies to order the detention of suspects without trial. First implemented in 1955 during the colonial era, it was intended for a one-off measure, but has been updated regularly since then. The government refused to make it permanent, stating that "the law should be formally updated by Congress every five years." The validity of the law was extended to February 2018 and now continues until October 2024.
An offence will be recorded as a criminal record if the perpetrator is:
Charged in Singapore of any properly registered offence.
Charged of any crime conducted inside Malaysia that is recognizable under Malaysian law;
Banishment, expulsion, or deportation from Singapore or Malaysia; or
Charged with any crime in, or exiled, deported, or ejected from, any location outside of Singapore and Malaysia, and the appropriate officials of that country provide such information to the Registrar.
The workings of a criminal lawyer include bail hearings, complaints, trials, revocation hearings (probation or probation), appeals and post-conviction appeals. As part of a lawyer's duties, the lawyer will:
Investigate the case and interview witnesses
Research and study Case Law, Criminal Law and Procedural Law
Build defenses and develop strategies
Negotiate with the prosecutor and sue for lower plea
Drafting, submitting, and arguing motions such as motions to dismiss and motion to suppress
Be the defendant's lawyer in court
Create, submit, and discuss an objection
Experience, analytical skills, patience, perseverance, research skills, strong knowledge and communication skills. These are some key attributes of a good criminal lawyer.