CRIME |
PENALTIES
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Housebreaking :
- gaining entry through
unoccupied house/shop
- forcing open windows,
grilles gates or doors
- cutting padlocks, iron
grilles or wire ,mesh
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A person convicted of housebreaking and theft by day is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 18 months and not
more than 10 years and
- a fine
A person convicted of housebreaking and theft by day is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 2 years and not
more than 14 years and
- a fine
An example extract from a newspaper article
He will
be charged in the Subordinate Court for offence of Housebreaking
and Theft by night. If convicted, the offender faces a jail term which may extend to a maximum of 14 years imprisonment and
shall be liable for caning.
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Robbery in Homes
- confronting victims who
are about to enter or leave the homes
- gaining entry into homes
on the pretext of looking for someone, delivering goods, using toilet/telephone
Robbery in Lifts/Streets
- victims are often robbed
in lifts when they are alone with the robber
- victims are lured to secluded
places and robbed for their valuables
- approaching victims on
the pretext of asking for road directions and etc
- picking on victims who
wear expensive jewellery or carry large sum of cash |
A person convicted of robbery is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 2 years and not
more than 14 years and
- caning of not less than 12 strokes
An example extracted from a newspaper article
The suspect
will be charged in court on 14 March 2008 for
Robbery under Section 390 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he faces a jail term of not less than 2 years and
not more than 10 years with caning not less than 6 strokes.
A person convicted of robbery with hurt is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 5 years and not
more than 20 years and
- caning of not less than 12 strokes
An example extracted from a newspaper article
The duo
will be charged in Court for Robbery with Hurt. If convicted, they may be jailed up to 20 years and caned not less than 12
strokes.
A person convicted of armed robbery is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 5 years and not
more than 20 years and
- caning of not less than 12 strokes
An example extract from a newspaper article
The 25-year-old
Chinese Singaporean will be charged in the Subordinate Court for Armed Robbery. If convicted, he faces a sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and up to 24 strokes of the cane.
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Snatch Theft
- approaching a victim on
the pretext of striking up a conversation or seeking assistance
- snatching the handbag/necklace
from behind the victim |
A person convicted of snatch theft is liable to :
- a jail term which may extend to 3 years or
- a fine or
- both
An example extract from a newspaper article
The suspect
will be charged in Court for Snatch Theft. If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to 7 years and shall be liable to caning.
A person convicted of theft with assault or criminal force is liable to :
- a jail term of not less than 1 year and not more
than 7 years and
- caning
A person convicted of theft in dwelling (shoplifting) is liable to :
- a jail term which may extend to 7 years and
- a fine
An example extracted from a newspaper article
The three
will be charged in court tomorrow for two counts of Theft from Person which, on conviction carries a jail term of up to 3
years, or a fine, or both.
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Kidnapped
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The four suspects will be charged in Court on 16 March 2006 , with Kidnapping for ransom under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act. If found guilty,
they may face life imprisonment and caning, or the death penalty.
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Pickpocket
Pickpockets target at people in crowds who carry cash in public
Do not display excessive cash in the public as
this might draw unnecessary attention, instead use NETS & ATM cards for cashless transactions where possible.
Pickpockets deliberately bump into an unsuspecting
person in a crowd. Check your wallets, handbag and valuables immediately if someone bumps into you unnecessarily.
They
create a commotion in public to distract everybody's attention while picking on pockets.
Be on guard and alert for
various scams and confidence trickster that would take place while you are doing banking at an ATM or after a transaction
out from the bank.
Do not doze off in the bus or MRT train and leave your belongings unattended.
Do not be
distracted by strangers creating a commotion or accidentally spilling something on you. Be wary of such situations. |
Punishment
A person convicted of pickpocket is liable to:
a jail term which may extend
to 3 years; or a fine; or both.
The best advise is to remain alert and aware of your surroundings.
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Mischief by Fire |
Offenders of mischief by fire can be charged under section 435 (causing damage to
any property to the amount of $50 or upwards) of the Penal Code and sentence to a maximun of 7 years' imprisonment. They are
also liable for a fine.
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Motor Vehichle Theft
Tampering with the doors and windows of the car.
Tampering
with the keyhole.
Smashing the windows or windscreen.
Using
an ignition key of another vehicle.
Using a piece of metal strip
or tools to force open car doors.
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A person convicted of motor vehicle theft is liable to:
a jail term of not less
than 1 year and not more than 7 years;
a fine; and
disqualifed
from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period of not less than 3 years from the date of release from imprisonment.
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Outrage of Modesty
Young girls have been molested or raped on their first date by people they had met on the IRC or through telephone chatlines.
At
lifts, corridors, dark and lonely places.
On public transport, e.g.
buses, MRT trains, etc.
Crowded places, e.g. rock concerts, star performances,
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A person convicted of outrage of modesty is liable to:
a
jail term of up to 2 years; or
a fine; or
caning
;or
any
two of such punishments.
A person convicted of voluntarily causing or attempting to cause death, hurt or wrongful
restraint in order to commit outrage of modesty is liable to:
a
jail term of not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years; and
caning.
A person convicted of the offence committed in a lift or against any person under
14 years of age is liable to :
a jail term of not less than 3 years and not
more than 10 years; and
caning.
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