CRI 1 - Taking instructions

The amount of bail set by a court, determined by the bailor's financial stake and ensuring responsibilities are met.

The bailor's duties are to ensure the accused's attendance in court, cooperation in investigations, and abstaining from further offenses or interfering with witnesses.

Conditions for release on bail / personal bond; include attending court, surrendering travel documents, cooperating in investigations, not committing further offenses, not interfering with witnesses, and not leaving Singapore without permission.

Violation of bail terms, leading to warrantless arrest for non-attendance or other violations.

Exceptions to bail, occurring when the accused is a juvenile or medically unfit.

Considerations for bail decisions involving non-bailable offenses, like nature of offense, penalty, risk of absconding, and potential evidence tampering.

The accused is released if there are grounds to investigate another bailable offense, as per sections 93(2) and (3A).

The court retains the power to arrest a released person even after bail is granted for non-bailable offences, as per Section 93(5).

Temporary release from custody, pending trial, under specific conditions.

Bail granted by the police, prior to formal court appearance.

Bail granted by a court, after formal charges.

Crimes allowing for bail under the law.

A person who guarantees a defendant's return to court.

Specific conditions that must be met to grant bail.

A claim that the defendant was somewhere else when the crime occurred.

Seeking to change or lessen criminal charges.

Prosecutor's decision to abandon criminal charges.

Law about making false statements or deceitful representations.

The prosecution must inform the court of relevant facts.

Defense lawyers cannot fabricate evidence.

Defend any accused, regardless of personal opinion.

Defense counsel should advise the client on possible pleas.

Defense counsel has responsibilities during trial absences.

Defense counsel's duty even if the accused absconds.

Defense counsel needs to disclose previous convictions.

Defense counsel should consider the accused's silence.

Presenting reasons to lessen the consequence of a罪.

Defense counsel's responsibility after conviction and sentencing.

Written documents submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) requesting a review of charges, potentially reducing, withdrawing, or pleading guilty to them.

Providing inaccurate information to the AGC, which can lead to criminal prosecution under Section 182 of the Penal Code.

Representations to the prosecution are confidential and cannot be used against the accused in court.

Admitting to the charges, potentially leading to a reduced sentence.

A procedure for certain offences where the accused's defence must be consistent with information provided to the Investigation Officer.

A person acting as a guarantor for the accused's bail must be a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident, over 21 years old, not bankrupt, and not involved in the case.

After the accused is formally charged, the lawyer must take comprehensive instructions from the client, including personal details, background, the charges, and the client's desired course of action.

The lawyer needs to gather detailed information about the client's personal life, employment, previous legal history, medical conditions, and the charges against them.

A statement made by the accused to the police after being informed of the charges and given a chance to defend themselves.

A detailed statement taken from the accused by the police, where the accused can choose not to answer questions that could incriminate them.

The accused has the right to refuse to answer any questions that could lead to criminal charges or penalties.

Any statement made by the accused must be read back to them, translated if necessary, and signed by the accused.

There are two types of statements that can be taken from an accused person: 'cautioned statements' taken after charges are explained, and 'long statements' where the accused has the right to remain silent.

The accused must instruct their lawyer on whether they want to plead guilty, contest the charges, or write to the Attorney-General's Chambers for a review of the case.