Public Prosecutor v AA: Sentencing for Sodomy Offences Involving Minors
In Public Prosecutor v AA, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck on January 20, 2004, sentenced AA, a Supreme Court orderly, for four charges under Section 377 of the Penal Code involving sexual acts with three complainants, two of whom were minors. The court sentenced AA to a total of three years and nine months imprisonment, considering the ages of the victims and the corrupting influence of the acts.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused sentenced to a total of three years and nine months imprisonment.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
AA, a Supreme Court orderly, was sentenced for sodomy offences involving minors. The court considered the ages of the victims and the corrupting influence of the acts.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Judgment for the Prosecution | Won | Leong Wing Tuck, Shirani Alfreds |
| AA | Defendant | Individual | Defendant sentenced | Lost | Subhas Anandan, Anand Nalachandran |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Leong Wing Tuck | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Shirani Alfreds | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Subhas Anandan | Harry Elias Partnership |
| Anand Nalachandran | Harry Elias Partnership |
4. Facts
- The accused, a 40-year-old Supreme Court orderly, pleaded guilty to four charges under s 377 of the Penal Code.
- The charges involved acts of fellatio and sodomy with three complainants aged 11, 12, and 17.
- The accused agreed to have 12 other charges taken into account for sentencing.
- The first two complainants had a history of sexual conduct.
- The accused had no prior criminal record.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v AA, CC 1/2004, [2004] SGHC 10
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Act of fellatio on the accused by the first complainant. | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Sentencing Principles
- Outcome: The court determined a fair and appropriate sentence as punishment in the circumstances of the case.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Leniency in sentencing
9. Cause of Actions
- Violation of s 377 of the Penal Code
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Procedure
11. Industries
- Law
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Cap 224, 1985 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Fellatio
- Sodomy
- Sentencing
- Minors
- Corrupting influence
15.2 Keywords
- Sodomy
- Sentencing
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
- Minor
- Penal Code
16. Subjects
- Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing