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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

False Evidence, Intoxication, and Being Falsely Accused in Singapore

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Send us Fan MailTelling the court something wrong is not the same as lying to it, and that difference can decide whether you walk out or get charged.We go through what counts as false evidence, why being drunk or high is rarely a defense, how to postpone a court hearing properly, how the court decides a case when it is one person's word against another, and what to do if you have been falsely accused.There are also a few things people do out of politeness, like apologizing, that can be used against them later.What You'll Learn-The difference between false evidence and an honest mistake as a witness-Why voluntary intoxication almost never works as a defense-What happens if the unsound mind defense succeeds-How to apply for an adjournment and what reasons the court accepts-The unusually convincing standard when there is only one witness and no other evidence-What happens to a case when the accused, victim, or witness dies-What an acquittal means and how it differs from a discharge not amounting to an acquittal-What to do first if you have been falsely accused-Why you should never apologize or contact your accuserIf you are facing charges, have been called to testify, or have been falsely accused, do yourself a favor and speak to a good criminal defense lawyer.🔔 Subscribe for practical conversations on legal issues that affect real people.#legaltings #criminallaw #singaporelaw #falseaccusation #acquittal #knowyourrightsLet's ConnectTikTok | Instagram | YouTube → @legaltingsLegal Tings powered by Tembusu Law (https://www.tembusulaw.com/)...Looking for Legal Tings elsewhere?Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LegalTingsInstagram - https://instagram.com/legaltingsTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/legaltingsLegal Tings powered by Tembusu Law (https://www.tembusulaw.com/)…Looking for Legal Tings elsewhere?Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LegalTingsInstagram - https://instagram.com/legaltingsTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/legaltings

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Send us Fan Mail Telling the court something wrong is not the same as lying to it, and that difference can decide whether you walk out or get charged. We go through what counts as false evidence, why being drunk or high is rarely a defense, how to postpone a court hearing properly, how the court decides a case when it is one person's word against another, and what to do if you have been falsely accused. There are also a few things people do out of politeness, like apologizing, that can be use...

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