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Sentencing process in criminal cases 
At the beginning of sentencing, the prosecutor informs the court of any 
criminal convictions. If there is, conviction is read out which is then 
disputed or confirmed by the offender. The prosecutor will then state the 
appropriate sentences for the offences. In doing so, the prosecutor will 
highlight the aggravating facts and also look at similar cases in the past to 
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show the usual sentences for offenders with similar convictions. The 
defence counsel, if engaged or the offender may then mitigate and state 
reasons as to why a lighter punishment should be imposed. The 
prosecutor may reply to the mitigation. 
After taking into account all the factors, the court will then decide on the 
sentencing for the offender. 
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Sentencing Process Criminal Cases Explained

  • 1. NOVEMBER 2014 13 Sentencing process in criminal cases At the beginning of sentencing, the prosecutor informs the court of any criminal convictions. If there is, conviction is read out which is then disputed or confirmed by the offender. The prosecutor will then state the appropriate sentences for the offences. In doing so, the prosecutor will highlight the aggravating facts and also look at similar cases in the past to Enter keyword... HOME YOUR RIGHTS ARREST & COURT PROCEDURE COURTS JURISDICTION & POWERS BAIL CRIMES & PUNISHMENT EXPAT CRIME BLOG CONTACT US Does your business need professional PDFs in your application or on your website? Try the PDFmyURL API!
  • 2. show the usual sentences for offenders with similar convictions. The defence counsel, if engaged or the offender may then mitigate and state reasons as to why a lighter punishment should be imposed. The prosecutor may reply to the mitigation. After taking into account all the factors, the court will then decide on the sentencing for the offender. Diagram for sentencing process Diagram Taken from: Source Post a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Recent Articles Sentencing process in criminal cases November 13, 2014 Rape September 03, 2014 Criminal Breach of Trust August 21, 2014 Criminal Procedure in Singapore April 07, 2014 Outrage of Modesty via Upskirt Video — Insult of Modesty November 25, 2013 Expats Behaving Badly : By Monica Pitrelli June 11, 2013 Courts Jurisdiction & Powers March 25, 2013 Information for Expats March 13, 2013 Does your business need professional PDFs in your application or on your website? Try the PDFmyURL API!
  • 3. Email * Does your business need professional PDFs in your application or on your website? Try the PDFmyURL API!
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  • 5. Comment Submit Copyright © 2013 Singaporecriminallawyer.com Design by Enrich Innovations Pte Ltd Does your business need professional PDFs in your application or on your website? Try the PDFmyURL API!