PP v Mohamad Norhazri: Gang Robbery & Abetment of Rape Sentencing
In Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Norhazri bin Mohd Faudzi, the High Court of Singapore sentenced Mohamad Norhazri for three charges of robbery, with two charges of abetment of rape taken into consideration. The court, presided over by Justice Woo Bih Li, sentenced the accused to a total of 14 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane, with the sentences for the first and fourth charges running consecutively. The case involved multiple incidents of robbery and sexual assault against victims, with the accused playing a role in the planning and execution of the crimes.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Mohamad Norhazri was sentenced for gang robbery and abetment of rape. The court considered his age, premeditation, and role in the crimes.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Judgment for Prosecution | Won | Shahla Iqbal of Deputy Public Prosecutors Elizabeth Lee of Deputy Public Prosecutors Shawn Ho of Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Mohamad Norhazri bin Mohd Faudzi | Defendant | Individual | Convicted and Sentenced | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Woo Bih Li | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Shahla Iqbal | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Elizabeth Lee | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Shawn Ho | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| S K Kumar | S K Kumar & Associates |
4. Facts
- The accused faced five charges involving three victims on three separate occasions.
- The accused pleaded guilty to three charges of robbery.
- The accused was the driver of the car used in the robberies.
- The victims were Chinese nationals on social visit passes.
- The accused knew that his accomplices planned to rape the victims.
- The victims were brutally attacked and suffered multiple injuries.
- The accused participated in the planning and execution of the robberies.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Norhazri bin Mohd Faudzi, CC 20/2007, [2008] SGHC 10
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Gang robbery and abetment of rape of Victim 1 | |
| Robbery of Victim 3 | |
| Robbery and abetment of rape of Victim 2 | |
| Accused remanded | |
| Initial joint trial of the Accused and B1 | |
| Fresh trial dates set | |
| Accused agreed to plead guilty to a certain set of charges | |
| Accused retracted his plea of guilt | |
| Accused convicted | |
| Decision Date |
7. Legal Issues
- Sentencing for Gang Robbery
- Outcome: The court sentenced the accused to imprisonment and caning, considering aggravating and mitigating factors.
- Category: Substantive
- Related Cases:
- [2003] 2 SLR 334
- [1990] SLR 1011
- [2000] 2 SLR 673
- [1996] 1 SLR 161
- [2002] SGDC 326
- Ramachandran s/o Arulmani v PP (MA 247/2000/01)
- Abetment of Rape
- Outcome: The court considered the accused's knowledge and presence during the rapes in determining the sentence.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Gang Robbery
- Abetment of Rape
- Robbery with Common Intention
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Weixiong Jerriek v PP | High Court | Yes | [2003] 2 SLR 334 | Singapore | Cited regarding the court's discretion to refuse to consider someone charged with multiple offences as a first-time offender. |
| Wong Kai Chuen Philip v PP | Unknown | Yes | [1990] SLR 1011 | Singapore | Cited regarding the relevance and weight of a voluntary surrender and plea of guilt as evidence of remorse. |
| P Shanmugam v PP | Unknown | Yes | [2000] 2 SLR 673 | Singapore | Cited regarding the sentencing court's discretion as to which and how many of the sentences ought to run consecutively. |
| Maideen Pillai v PP | Unknown | Yes | [1996] 1 SLR 161 | Singapore | Cited regarding the sentencing court's discretion to impose consecutive sentences, considering the facts of the case and relevant guiding principles. |
| Robert Anak Imbak v PP | District Court | Yes | [2002] SGDC 326 | Singapore | Cited as a comparison for sentencing in a gang robbery case. |
| Ramachandran s/o Arulmani v PP | Unknown | Yes | Ramachandran s/o Arulmani v PP (MA 247/2000/01) | Singapore | Cited as a comparison for sentencing in a robbery case with antecedents. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, s 395 | Singapore |
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, s 392 | Singapore |
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, s 394 | Singapore |
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, s 376(1) | Singapore |
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, s 109 | Singapore |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 68, 1985 Rev Ed), s 230 | Singapore |
| Criminal Procedure Code, s 18 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Gang Robbery
- Abetment of Rape
- Common Intention
- Accomplices
- Pre-meditated
- Victims
- Sentencing
- Mitigating Factors
- Aggravating Factors
- Consecutive Sentences
- Reformative Training
15.2 Keywords
- Gang Robbery
- Abetment of Rape
- Sentencing
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Sentencing | 95 |
| Criminal Procedure | 95 |
| Theft | 80 |
| Criminal Revision | 60 |
| Conspiracy | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing