Recent content by busdriver111

UY, please don't display your ignorance here.... 1. The CPC was re-enacted to fit in amendments to its provisions. Everyone knew about it long ago. 2. There is no such thing, and there was never was such a thing as, section 55. The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act is "nicknamed" 55...

Thank you. This time round, I have to agree with you fully.

This actually started out as a simple thing. Thread starter asked if it is an offence to play poker at home for money. In your answer at message #65, you correctly stated that it is not an offence, but added that "the max is 2 tables". I took objection to this addition and explained that...

I don't have to find them. I have been around long enough to know how the GSB and anti-vice unit operate. So, what have you to say about your 2-table theory? Your switch and bait tactics don't impress me one bit. Those who did not go to school do not usually pose any problems. It is those...

And a geneticist too....?

Oh, so now you are a banker.......

I had wanted to write a paragraph by paragraph reply to your post to explain the Act, but after considering what kind of rejoinder might be anticipated from you, I decided that it would be tiresome and unnecessary. I just have this to say : 1. I have read thoroughly and used the CGH act on...

I think that to truly understand and interpret the provisions of the CGH Act (in particular, the definition of a CGH), one has to understand the context in which it was passed, and also it's history and other incarnations such as the colonial Ordinance No. 45. Also, it's quite obvious that this...

Golden Dragon is correct to say that the answer is contained in the Common Gaming Houses Act. The other conjectures about water money, two table limit, etc, all quite incorrect. If you look at the Act, there are two distinct types of offences : gambling in public under section 7 (not relevant...

Just speak to your brother's lawyer about making the representations. Don't worry about the rest of the details. They don't affect your brother.

Sharin, Ramseth is correct. When you reach PTC stage, technically, the position is that defendant is claiming trial. PTC = a conference before trial. Of course, reps can be made and the defendant can "take a certain course" (ie PG) during PTC. If he chooses this route, PTC judge will fix a...

Maybe this example will help. Mr X is charged and convicted of charges A, B and C. Sentences imposed = Charge A - 3 months, Charge B - 4 mths, Charge C - 6 mths. Most likely, Charge C (6) and Charge A (3) consecutive, charge B concurrent. 6+3 = 9 months. Total sentence 9 months. After...

The defence lawyer can apply, but all he's gonna get is the cautioned (short) statement. The prosecution never gives away the long statement recorded under section 121. And during trial, the long statement is always the one that trips up the accused person when he takes the witness stand. Once...

I think it is the other way round. The prosecution usually does not furnish defence with the accused person's long statement. If they do show it to the defence, it is when they are sure that the lawyer will surely lose faith and tell his client to PG after seeing the long statement...

Sharin, Q1 - No court fees to pay, only have to pay the lawyer. Q2a - Any 2 sentences will be consecutive. The 3rd will be concurrent. Which ones consecutive is up to the judge. Q2b - If Prosecution proceeds 2-4, mosy likely 2 sentences concurrent. But correctly, this is subject to the...