The Legal Tings Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Most people think divorce is about proving a point, and that is exactly where things start to go wrong. We go through the mistakes that quietly damage your case, why agreeing to divorce is only the starting point, what happens when one spouse wants to sell the house and the other does not, and whether a child gets to choose which parent they live with. We also cover criminal motions, which can help if you have missed a deadline in a criminal case. What You'll Learn -What a cr...

Send us Fan Mail A second offense is not just another case. It can change how the court sees you completely. We go through why repeat offenders face heavier penalties, what happens if you commit an offense while out on bail, why appealing can sometimes make your sentence worse, and what early release and deportation actually mean. We also cover a common question during divorce, which is whether you can start dating before the case is finalized. What You'll Learn -Why repeat offenders can face...

Send us Fan Mail Denied bail, or think the amount is too high? There is no formal appeal, but you still have options. We go through how a bail review application works, what counts as a valid reason to ask the court to change its decision, and what actually happens if you jump bail. Skipping court does not make the problem go away. It usually costs you and the person who stood as your bailor. What You'll Learn -Whether you can appeal or review a bail decision in Singapore -What a bail review ...

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...

Send us Fan Mail The right to remain silent does not work in Singapore the way it does in American police dramas. We go through what your rights actually are during questioning, what happens in the 48 hours after an arrest, why lying to the authorities is its own offense, whether you have to take a lie detector test, and what happens if you try to leave the country. Small decisions here, like signing a statement without reading it properly, can follow you all the way to court. What You'll Lea...