The Limits of Plea Agreements

20 Feb 2025

How much weight does a plea agreement carry in the Court’s decision? In Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22 the High Court dismissed an appeal against a sentence of imprisonment despite the parties having agreed to seek a fine if the appellant pleaded guilty. This case highlights that sentencing is in the Court’s purview. A plea agreement is only between the parties, and does not fetter the Court’s sentencing discretion. Director Terence Tan discusses more in this update.

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