You can be detained in custody for up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time of your arrest. Once 48 hours has passed from the time of your arrest, you should be released from the Police’s custody on the condition that you promise to a present yourself whenever your attendance is next required…
Litigation is the formal legal process which takes place when a case is handled through the Singapore Court system. Through legal proceedings conducted in Court, parties whom are involved in a legal dispute obtain the Court’s judgment and decision on how the dispute should be settled. Civil litigation is the formal legal proceedings in Court…
There are generally 5 types of business structures you can choose from if you’re starting a new business: Sole-proprietorship General Partnership Limited Partnership (LP) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Limited Liability Company (LLC) To decide which business structure is most suitable for you, you will need to consider the following factors: – How much capital you…
The Court can order that the custody be awarded jointly to both parents or solely to a single parent. The Court will award custody based on the principle that the welfare of the child is the paramount (i.e. most important) consideration. The Court may also take into consideration the child’s wishes. Joint custody (i.e. custody…
The Police are allowed to use reasonable force against you to make the arrest. They are also allowed to search you after the arrest has been made. If a woman is being arrested, only a female officer is allowed to conduct the search. During an arrest, you are allowed to ask the arresting officer for…