Hi there, few days ago I was caught shoplifting a $40 item in a shop. The police was called in and I was brought back to the station for investigations. I am a local (non-minor), no criminal records whatsoever, first time offender. I am currently a full-time student at a local school too.

Many things happened on that day which devastated me, angst, sadness, anger kicked in and I wasn't thinking straight and I went on a path of self-destruction and did something so stupid. I regret it so much now.

I admitted to my crime in my statement and co-operated fully, am currently on bail of SGD $2000 and to report back in 2 weeks for further investigations. Have not been summoned to court yet.

What actions should I take now? Should I talk to a lawyer before my visit to the station in 2weeks or should I wait till then?

Please advise, thank you.

Wait, what kind of self destruction did u do?
I'm confused.

As in I hated myself I hated the world etc wasn't thinking straight, sad angered depressed... no one to talk to.

I hear their pretty tough on crime in Singapore. My advice would be to get a lawyer ASAP. Maybe you could get a doctors statement describing your mental state. You really need to seek some help so that you do not go on self destructive binges.

It sounds like you could do with seeing some one on a professional basis, you also would be very wise to seek legal help also and explain everything to them the way you have being feeling etc.

Have you thought of talking with a family friend, counselor, or religious adviser ? Someone away from everything thas going on that you can trust to be open with.

Hope everything turns out OK for you... Good luck !

Seeking legal help is never wrong, in fact they will know what to expect and how best work with the system

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Originally Posted by humsup

Hi there, few days ago I was caught shoplifting a $40 item in a shop. The police was called in and I was brought back to the station for investigations. I am a local (non-minor), no criminal records whatsoever, first time offender. I am currently a full-time student at a local school too.

Many things happened on that day which devestated me, angst, sadness, anger kicked in and I wasn't thinking straight and I went on a path of self-destruction and did something so stupid. I regret it so much now.

I admitted to my crime in my statement and co-operated fully, am currently on bail of SGD $2000 and to report back in 2 weeks for further investigations. Have not been summoned to court yet.

What actions should I take now? Should I talk to a lawyer before my visit to the station in 2weeks or should I wait till then?

Please advise, thank you.

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What happened with you finally? You have to be careful about not repeat this again. Also investigation will take time so just wait they will generally releve the person for the first crime but after full investigation and in between you should completely cooprate with them.

Ermmm... what is your verdict?? Please advice... I am facing the same problem as you too... will need to report to the station two weeks later... it's a complate nightmare these few days... please help me... please... I am feeling so remorseful now...

Paul - get yourself an attorney NOW. Don't wait. Singapore does not play around.

Hi twinkiedooter...

Thanks for the advice... as m recently got retrenched... very weary about the lawsuit cost... should be expensive... hence has this mere thought of going to the web and hopefully to find some genuine answer... for the members who faced the same situation as me in Singapore... that is first offence in shoplifting, no prior records... only report to police station and no courrt date given... thanks and hope to hear from someone soonest...

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Originally Posted by paul1971

Hi twinkiedooter...

thx for the advice... as m recently got retrenched... very weary about the lawsuit cost... should be expensive... hence has this mere thought of going to the web and hopefully to find some genuine answer... for the members who faced the same situation as me in Singapore... that is first offence in shoplifting, no prior records.... only report to police station and no courrt date given.... thx and hope to hear from someone soonest...

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The advice you received from "Twinkie" was sound. Singapore does NOT fool around. Get an Attorney.

Humsup.. . wht happened to yer case. . wht haopend to you finally please do reply m going through same but m a foreginer.. . Plzz do reply m dying here rite now because they have my passport and not returning at all and extending my case more further please reply