When you furnish false information to a public servant, you will be guilty of a criminal offence punishable by a fine or even jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to section 177<\/a> of the Penal Code, you are legally bound to provide accurate information to the authorities and if you are found to have done otherwise, you may be liable for sentencing or a fine, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also three other sections within the Penal Code that deal with cases of providing false information or lying to public servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making False Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Section 182<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> providing false information with intent to cause a public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person. This could refer to a police report against someone innocent out of spite, leading to a waste in police resources to investigate the matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section also covers offences such as making a false report against a public servant that would lead to investigative actions taken against them, disrupting their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punishment:<\/strong> A jail term of up to 2 years, or a fine, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tampering With Evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Section 201<\/strong><\/a>: causing evidence of an offence committed to disappear, or giving false information to protect the offender. This could refer to a case of a person who knows of someone who had just committed a murder, but proceeds to help hide the body to protect the culprit from punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punishment:<\/strong> If the original offence is punishable by death, then the offender will get a jail term of up to 10 years, possibly including a fine. If the offence is punishable with life imprisonment, or up to 20 years in prison, the offender may be jailed up to 7 years, possibly including a fine. If the offence is punishable with anything less than 20 years in prison, the offender may be punished with a prison term of up to a quarter of the maximum prison term for the original offence, or with a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allowing A Criminal To Get Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Section 203<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> deliberately giving false information to authorities, respecting the offence committed even after knowing the information to be false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punishment<\/strong>: a jail term of up to 2 years, a fine, or both.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always best to provide the most accurate and truthful information to the best of your knowledge to aid authorities in keeping Singapore safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a Criminal Lawyer in Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mr Amarjit Singh Sidhu of Amarjit Sidhu Law Practice has represented numerous clients in a wide variety of matters over the years from traffic offences, family disputes to high-profile criminal cases. With a vast knowledge of Singapore\u2019s laws and a wealth of experience, Mr Amarjit Singh Sidhu will be able to provide valuable and timely advice for your situation. For more information, feel free to contact us<\/a> for a consultation.
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