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Moh Tai Siang v PP

[2021] SGHC 40
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore High Court established a sentencing framework for causing death by dangerous driving under the Road Traffic Act, based on culpability and harm.

Key Principle

causing death by dangerous driving; Road Traffic Act; sentencing framework; culpability and harm

Area of Law

criminal

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