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Accused persons receiving legal aid barred from casinos

Singapore News - Those receiving criminal legal aid are no longer allowed to enter casinos and jackpot rooms here, or access their Singapore Pools betting account while they receive representation. The new rule, which came into force on April 1, affects accused persons receiving defence aid... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Lawyers convicted in relation to contraband cigarette text message

Singapore News - Two lawyers have been found guilty of attempting to obstruct the course of justice after a trial. Lawyer Wee Hong Shern had sent another lawyer, Ong Peng Boon, who was then his direct supervisor, a text message relating to contraband cigarettes in May 2019. After... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Jail for ex-lawyer who misappropriated almost $480,000

Singapore News - A former lawyer who misappropriated nearly $480,000 that three clients had entrusted to him was sentenced to three years and 11 months’ jail on Jan 25. Gurdaib Singh Pala Singh, 70, committed the offences between 2011 and 2016. Even though he was struck off... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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DPPs handling death penalty cases must undergo mental health checks

Singapore News - Prosecutors handling cases involving the death penalty are scheduled for mandatory check-ins with an in-house psychologist, in an initiative by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to support its officers’ mental well-being. Attorney-General Lucien Wong highlighted... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Lim Tean attended court hearings on 32 occasions without a practising certificate

Singapore News - Lawyer Lim Tean didn’t obtain his practising certificate for two months in 2021 as he did not pay his professional indemnity insurance, said the prosecution on Dec 27. Lim, 59, an opposition politician, is accused of practising law without authorisation during that... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Lawyer Lim Tean, who is accused of multiple offences, asks for trial to be adjourned

Singapore News - Lawyer Lim Tean, who is accused of offences including acting as an advocate or solicitor even though he was not authorised to do so at the time, has discharged his defence counsel on what was supposed to be first day of his trial on Tuesday. Lim, 58, who is also... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Suspended lawyer M. Ravi charged with disorderly behaviour in public and assault

Singapore News - Suspended lawyer Ravi Madasamy, who is also known as M. Ravi, was charged in court on Friday with one count each of assault and behaving in a disorderly manner in public. The 54-year-old allegedly slapped a man on his left cheek in the vicinity of Yio Chu Kang MRT station... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo told investigator he does not intend to return to S'pore

Singapore News - SINGAPORE - Lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui, who has a warrant of arrest

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Senior lawyer who billed client $1.34m suspended for overcharging, flouting court order

Singapore News - A lawyer with 29 years’ experience overcharged a client by billing the company $1.34 million in professional fees for work that was later assessed to be worth $288,000. Mr Syn Kok Kay, who was the sole proprietor of Patrick Chin Syn & Co, also flouted a court order to... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Disbarred lawyer Samuel Seow sentenced to 4 weeks' jail, fined $1,500 for attacking employees, Latest Singapore News

Singapore News - Disbarred lawyer Samuel Seow Theng Beng who prodded the forehead of one of his subordinates twice with his finger and

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