Our criminal defence lawyer in Singapore represented a client charged under Section 325 read with Section 74C(2) of the Penal Code, where the Prosecution sought 24 to 26 months’ imprisonment and six strokes of the cane. The case arose from an emotional breakdown following prolonged financial and domestic strain, during which our client had shouldered the majority of household and child-related expenses and incurred substantial debt.
We advanced a robust mitigation strategy, placing before the Court the full factual and human context of the offence. Key mitigating factors included the absence of premeditation, our client’s long-standing role as a responsible provider, his immediate remorse, and full cooperation with the authorities. We argued for a reduced custodial sentence and no caning.
The Court ultimately imposed 23 months and two weeks’ imprisonment with two strokes of the cane, but expressly rejected the Prosecution’s request for six strokes, resulting in a significant reduction in sentence. The case was reported in The Straits Times.
Our client later reviewed : “Very good lawyer especially with criminal cases. Mr Ray Louis and his team will keep doing his best for the client throughout.”
