Going to Trial in Singapore: Defenses, Pleading Guilty, and Mitigation

Send us Fan MailOnce you are charged, the choices you make in court can shape the outcome more than the crime itself.We go through how the court decides if a witness is believable, the legal defenses that can lead to an acquittal, what happens if you represent yourself, and the difference between claiming trial and pleading guilty.There is also a lot people get wrong about mitigation, which is your chance to ask the court for a lighter sentence.What You'll Learn-How a judge decides whether a witness testimony is reliable-Why inconsistent statements can lead to an acquittal-Legal defenses such as unsound mind, involuntary intoxication, duress, and private defense-Whether you can go to court without a lawyer and what that involves-Legal aid options if you cannot afford a lawyer-What claiming trial looks like from pretrial conferences to sentencing-Why pleading guilty too early can cost you-How a mitigation plea works and what to include in itIf you have been charged, are unsure whether to plead guilty or claim trial, or need help preparing your mitigation, 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 #courtprocess #pleadingguilty #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