Rohit K. Singh is a criminal defence lawyer with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of criminal and regulatory matters. He is well-versed in offences under the Penal Code, and regularly advises and represents clients at all stages of investigations, charging, and court proceedings.
Rohit has significant experience handling matters involving the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), including regulatory breaches, compliance investigations, and enforcement actions. He is adept at navigating complex statutory frameworks and engaging enforcement agencies at an early stage to mitigate exposure and achieve favourable outcomes, including the reduction of charges or the securing of warnings in appropriate cases.
His criminal practice includes drug-related offences and Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) appeals, where he has represented clients in applications and appeals involving the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). Rohit is experienced in advancing medical, factual, and legal arguments in support of non-custodial outcomes and rehabilitation-focused resolutions.
Rohit also regularly acts in disciplinary and regulatory proceedings before statutory tribunals, including the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) in property agent disciplinary matters. He advises on professional misconduct, regulatory compliance, and represents agents facing suspension, revocation, or other sanctions.
In addition, Rohit has experience representing clients before the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (CLTPA) Advisory Committee, where he prepares and presents submissions challenging detention orders and advocating for release or variation of detention.
Across his practice, Rohit is actively involved in investigations relating to criminal and regulatory offences, including police, CNB, MOM, IRAS, and other statutory body investigations. He takes a proactive and strategic approach at the investigation stage, focusing on protecting clients’ rights and engaging the relevant authorities early, with a view towards achieving outcomes such as warnings, no further action, or reduced charges where appropriate.
Rohit has a particular focus on youth offender cases, where he emphasises rehabilitation over punishment. He regularly advances rehabilitative sentencing options, including probation, community-based sentences, and other reformative measures, and tailors mitigation strategies to address the underlying causes of offending while promoting long-term reintegration.
Rohit is known for his meticulous preparation, pragmatic advice, and firm advocacy, with a strong commitment to achieving proportionate and just outcomes for his clients.
Rohit is an avid football fan and a diehard Liverpool supporter who enjoys not only watching the game but also playing football. Beyond the pitch, he has a deep passion for aquariums and keeps a large collection of predatory freshwater fish. When not at work, Rohit can usually be found at home unwinding with his fishes and his four cats. He is also a watch collector, with a keen appreciation for both luxury timepieces and antique watches.
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