Dwayne Lum

Dwayne Lum is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2014 to 2022. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in criminal law and misuse of drugs act. Their track record shows a 89.0% success rate in resolved cases.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Dwayne Lum has demonstrated expertise across 22 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and criminal procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	9 cases	18% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 18% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	6 cases	12% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Evidence	5 cases	10% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	4 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	4 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Offences	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Statutory offences	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bail	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized100% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Penal Code	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Gender Dysphoria	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Drug Crimes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Extension of Time	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Culpable Homicide	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Children and Young Persons Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sexual Offences	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Dwayne Lum has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Dwayne Lum has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 8 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	8 cases	89% of cases	Arun Ramesh Kumar v Public Prosecutor: Defence of Bailment and Drug Trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act(Jan 2022) Thennarasu s/o Karupiah v Public Prosecutor: Extension of Time to Appeal Culpable Homicide Sentence(Jan 2022) PP v Arun Ramesh Kumar: Trafficking, Possession, Misuse of Drugs Act(Jul 2021)
Prosecution	1 cases	11% of cases	Public Prosecutor v Steven John: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act(May 2021)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Dwayne Lum's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.0
Complex Cases: 0 (0%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	11%
Won	82.0 parties avg	2.0	89%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2014	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Dwayne Lum's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Partial	1(11%)	11%
Won	8(89%)	89%

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2014	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2021	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2022	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Arun Ramesh Kumar v Public Prosecutor: Defence of Bailment and Drug Trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act 26 Jan 2022 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	26 Jan 2022	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; original conviction and sentence upheld.
2	Thennarasu s/o Karupiah v Public Prosecutor: Extension of Time to Appeal Culpable Homicide Sentence 16 Jan 2022 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	16 Jan 2022	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Application dismissedThe respondent successfully opposed the applicant's application for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal against his sentence.
3	PP v Arun Ramesh Kumar: Trafficking, Possession, Misuse of Drugs Act 06 Jul 2021 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	06 Jul 2021	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionThe Prosecution proved the two charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
4	Public Prosecutor v Steven John: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 06 May 2021 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	06 May 2021	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused was found guilty and sentenced to 27 years’ imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane.
5	Shanker Maghalingam v Public Prosecutor: Bail Application for Gang Robbery and Housebreaking Charges 08 May 2019 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	08 May 2019	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Bail Application DeniedThe respondent successfully opposed the applicant's bail application.
6	PP v Muhammad Faizal: Trafficking of Cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs Act 27 Jan 2019 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	27 Jan 2019	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): ConvictionThe Prosecution successfully convicted the accused.
7	Ng Chye Huay v Public Prosecutor: Vandalism Act & Freedom of Expression 13 Sep 2017 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	13 Sep 2017	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Judgment for RespondentThe appeal was dismissed, upholding the original conviction.
8	Public Prosecutor v BAB: Statutory Interpretation of Penal Code s 376A(1)(b) & Gender of Offender 05 Jan 2017 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	05 Jan 2017	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe Prosecution's appeal was allowed, and the Judge's decision to set aside the convictions under s 376A(1)(b) was reversed.
9	Koh Jing Kwang v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Grievous Hurt Conviction 26 Oct 2014 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Partial	26 Oct 2014	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal Allowed in PartThe appeal was allowed to the extent that the conviction of an offence punishable under Section 325 of the Penal Code was set aside, but the charge was amended to one of voluntarily causing hurt simpliciter, punishable under Section 323 of the Penal Code.