Attacker in spat over pets fined
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Singapore is not the only place on earth with
one country two systems
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China is having one country three systems.
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Originally posted by Yi Peng:China is having one country three systems.
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The issue is whether a fine of $1000 is adequate for such a behavior.What's the real problem for it?Originally posted by BillyBong:There is no excuse for the expat to punch the plaintiff and then claim that he only realised she was a lady AFTER the assault.
His subsequent defence: that he was protecting his wife etc was mitigating crap.
On the other hand, there is nothing to say the plaintiff did not ABUSE him after he kicked the golden retriever. So she may have been partially responsible for her own injuries.
And then after the expat agreed to extend her further compensation, she gave a wild figure of 50k, which was rightfully rubbished by his lawyer (she claims the money was to 'teach him a lesson' and that it would have been donated to charity, but can anyone truly believe that?).
Really, if she's disappointed, she has only herself to blame, seeing that she had the opportunity to be properly compensated but spit in his face instead. -
As reported, it is the MAXIMUM fine for such a crime. A jail term was probably warrented, but there are always mitigating circumstances in these cases and i doubt the ST was impartial in their reporting.Originally posted by PRP:The issue is whether a fine of $1000 is adequate for such a behavior.What's the real problem for it?
I don't doubt for a moment that the lady abused the guy the moment he kicked out at her dog in 'self-defence'. The question now is: did he go too far? -
why the hell would a refusal to settle me a migating factor???Originally posted by googoomuck:Let's not forget that the foreigner offered $38K to settle out of court. The woman wanted $50K.
He changed his mind and chose to have a criminal record instead. Maybe the court took this into consideration before sentencing and hence the leniency. -
You want to know why? That's because she asked for too much !Originally posted by hisoka:why the hell would a refusal to settle me a migating factor???
I was wrong. The $1000 was the maximum fine for the offence he had committed. The court had not been lenient.
The woman should have taken the $38K. It would have been a win-win situation for both.
Channelnewsasia reported that the woman is considering taking a civil suit against Mika. If she go ahead, then it's about the money. I hope she fails.
Anyway, since Mika has already been convicted in a criminal court, can he be punished again for the same crime, in a civil court?
I feel that the man would not have hit the woman if she did not deserve it. -
The husband of the woman said he would donate the award by the court to charity.
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The real problem is that those working in the alienated court are alienated.Originally posted by PRP:The issue is whether a fine of $1000 is adequate for such a behavior.What's the real problem for it?
I remember case where a man's pet bird was terrorise by his neighbour's cat and he kicked the cat away. He was jailed and fined.
Moral of the story:
1. life of Singaporeans are worth less than a cat.
2. Singaporeans are 2nd class citizens.
3. You have a chance to jump out of this situation soon. Cast your votes wisely. -
His bird was terrorized by a pussy? thats a new one...lolOriginally posted by Agressor:The real problem is that those working in the alienated court are alienated.
I remember case where a man's pet bird was terrorise by his neighbour's cat and he kicked the cat away. He was jailed and fined.
Moral of the story:
1. life of Singaporeans are worth less than a cat.
2. Singaporeans are 2nd class citizens.
3. You have a chance to jump out of this situation soon. Cast your votes wisely. -
I remembered this matter n the cat died as result of this. The cat also got life.Originally posted by Thailand_Hero:His bird was terrorized by a pussy? thats a new one...lol