Terence Chua

Terence Chua is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2013 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 33 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 1 law firm. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in criminal law and misuse of drugs act. Their track record shows a 79.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 15% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Terence Chua has demonstrated expertise across 49 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and misuse of drugs act.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	31 cases	16% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 31 cases which represents 16% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	26 cases	14% of total caseload	Highly Specialized92% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 26 cases which represents 14% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	25 cases	13% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 25 cases which represents 13% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	24 cases	13% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 24 cases which represents 13% of their total caseload.
Evidence	7 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Penal Code	7 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	6 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	5 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	4 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Statutory offences	4 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	4 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Offences	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Appeal	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Admissibility of evidence	2 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drug Crimes	2 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abetment	2 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drug Trafficking	2 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal conspiracy	2 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	2 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice18% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sexual Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Actus Reus	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Review	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Psychiatry	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drug Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abnormality of Mind	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Sex	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Harassment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Computer Misuse	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Ethics	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cheating	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inadequate Legal Assistance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Computers and Software	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unlicensed Moneylender	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Courier	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Elements of crime	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fellatio	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Importation of Drugs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Common Gaming Houses Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rioting	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sex Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Youthful Offenders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Moneylenders Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abuse of Process	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Chua has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Terence Chua has been affiliated with 1 law firm. The most active affiliation involves 33 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	33 cases	100% of cases	JCY v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Reformative Training for Rioting & Sexual Offences(Oct 2024) Muhammad Faizal v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application under s 394H CPC & Misuse of Drugs Act(May 2023) PP v Mohamed Ansari: Trafficking Diamorphine - Misuse of Drugs Act(Oct 2022)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Terence Chua's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.5
Complex Cases: 5 (15%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	22.0 parties avg	2.0	6%
Neutral	14.0 parties avg	4.0	3%
Partial	42.5 parties avg	2.5	12%
Won	262.4 parties avg	2.4	79%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2013	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2016	32.3 parties avg	2.3
2017	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	43.0 parties avg	3.0
2020	32.3 parties avg	2.3
2021	102.8 parties avg	2.8
2022	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(6%)	6%
Neutral	1(3%)	3%
Partial	4(12%)	12%
Won	26(79%)	79%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.004 cases	4

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2013	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	3 21	Lost: 2 cases (66.7%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2017	4 13	Partial: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 3 cases (75.0%)
2018	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	4 13	Partial: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 3 cases (75.0%)
2020	3 3	Won: 3 cases (100.0%)
2021	10 19	Neutral: 1 cases (10.0%) Won: 9 cases (90.0%)
2022	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 33 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	JCY v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Reformative Training for Rioting & Sexual Offences 21 Oct 2024 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	21 Oct 2024	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal UpheldThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended the appeal against the sentence of reformative training.
2	Muhammad Faizal v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application under s 394H CPC & Misuse of Drugs Act 15 May 2023 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	15 May 2023	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Application dismissedApplication for permission to make a review application was dismissed summarily. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	PP v Mohamed Ansari: Trafficking Diamorphine - Misuse of Drugs Act 02 Oct 2022 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	02 Oct 2022	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused convicted as charged.
4	Mohammad Farid v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Public Prosecutor's Decision and Abuse of Process 01 Jun 2022 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	01 Jun 2022	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application DismissedThe application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings was dismissed.
5	Murugesan a/l Arumugam v Public Prosecutor: Review of Drug Trafficking Conviction 27 Dec 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	27 Dec 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Motion DismissedThe Public Prosecutor successfully opposed the application for review.
6	Punithan a/l Genasan v Public Prosecutor: Misuse of Drugs Act & Penal Code 12 Dec 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Neutral	12 Dec 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Original finding remains unaffectedOriginal finding that the Alleged Introductory Meeting took place on 12 October 2011 remains unaffected.
7	Jumadi Bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor: Misuse of Drugs Act & Voluntariness of Statements 29 Nov 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	29 Nov 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended the appeals against the convictions and sentences.
8	Reduan v Public Prosecutor: Drug Trafficking Appeal under Misuse of Drugs Act 29 Jun 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	29 Jun 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeals by Mohammad Reduan bin Mustaffar and Nazeeha binte Abu Hasan were dismissed.
9	Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Affandi: Conspiracy to Traffic Diamorphine under Misuse of Drugs Act 23 Jun 2021 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	23 Jun 2021	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionThe Public Prosecutor won the case against Mohamed Affandi, who was sentenced to 28 years' imprisonment.
10	Mohammad Farid bin Batra v Public Prosecutor: Review of Trafficking Conviction 02 Jun 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	02 Jun 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Application dismissedThe application for leave to make a review application was dismissed.
11	Public Prosecutor v Yogeswaran Wairan: Trafficking Diamorphine under Misuse of Drugs Act 20 Apr 2021 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	20 Apr 2021	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment and the mandatory 15 strokes of the cane.
12	Murugesan a/l Arumugam v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Trafficking Diamorphine Under Misuse of Drugs Act 05 Apr 2021 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	05 Apr 2021	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Sentence UpheldThe original sentence of 25 years’ imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane was upheld.
13	Public Prosecutor v Sumardi Bin Sjahril Habibie: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 28 Feb 2021 Public Prosecutor (Plaintiff)Won	28 Feb 2021	Public Prosecutor (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffAccused convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and the mandatory minimum of 15 strokes of the cane.
14	Public Prosecutor v Salzawiyah, Shisham, Jumadi: Trafficking Diamorphine under Misuse of Drugs Act 25 Jan 2021 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	25 Jan 2021	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for the ProsecutionThe Prosecution successfully proved the charges against all three accused persons.
15	Public Prosecutor v Murugesan: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 28 Sep 2020 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	28 Sep 2020	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for the ProsecutionThe accused was convicted and sentenced.
16	Public Prosecutor v Punithan: Drug Trafficking under Misuse of Drugs Act and Penal Code 14 May 2020 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	14 May 2020	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): WonThe Prosecution proved the charge against the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
17	Mohammad Farid v Public Prosecutor: Trafficking Diamorphine & Courier Status under Misuse of Drugs Act 25 Mar 2020 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	25 Mar 2020	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Successful in defending the appealsSuccessfully defended against both appeals.
18	PP v Mohamed Ansari & Murugesan: Voluntariness of Statements in Drug Trafficking Case 13 Nov 2019 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Partial	13 Nov 2019	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Statements inadmissible in partSome statements made by the accused were ruled inadmissible due to doubts about their voluntariness.
19	PP v Tan Swim Hong: Trafficking, Misuse of Drugs Act & Sentencing 14 Oct 2019 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	14 Oct 2019	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAll accused persons were convicted.
20	Ranjit Singh Gill v Public Prosecutor: Remittal Findings on Accused's Instructions 18 Mar 2019 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	18 Mar 2019	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Verdict standsThe additional evidence would have no effect on the court's verdict.
21	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.
22	Public Prosecutor v Chua Hock Leong: Enhanced Sentence for Fellatio on a Minor 25 Jun 2018 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	25 Jun 2018	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe appeal was allowed, and the respondent's sentence was enhanced.
23	PP v Mohd Aziz: Trafficking of Diamorphine under Misuse of Drugs Act 28 Jan 2018 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	28 Jan 2018	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused found guilty as charged.
24	Amin Bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor: Sentencing Principles for Offenders Exempted from Caning 28 Aug 2017 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	28 Aug 2017	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the sentence enhancement was dismissed.
25	Bijabahadur Rai v Public Prosecutor: Assisting Illegal Lottery & Common Gaming Houses Act 09 Jul 2017 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Partial	09 Jul 2017	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Partial LossAppeal allowed in part; original conviction set aside, but appellant convicted of a lesser charge (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
26	Public Prosecutor v Razak bin Bashir: Sentencing for Drug Trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act 23 Feb 2017 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	23 Feb 2017	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Sentenced AccusedAccused sentenced to an aggregate sentence of 22 years and three months.
27	Public Prosecutor v. Morgan Kupusamy: Drug Trafficking under Misuse of Drugs Act 21 Feb 2017 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	21 Feb 2017	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for the ProsecutionAccused was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and caning.
28	Chua Whye Woon v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Harassment on Behalf of Unlicensed Moneylender 07 Sep 2016 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Lost	07 Sep 2016	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; original sentence set aside (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
29	Public Prosecutor v Vejiyan: Drug Importation and Abetment of Trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act 09 May 2016 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	09 May 2016	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionThe Prosecution successfully proved its case against both accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
30	Phua Han Chuan Jeffery v Public Prosecutor: Re-sentencing for Drug Offense Due to Abnormality of Mind 21 Apr 2016 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Lost	21 Apr 2016	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Application not successfulThe Public Prosecutor's contention that the applicant did not meet the second condition of s 33B(3) of the MDA was not successful.
31	Public Prosecutor v V Shanmugam: Drug Trafficking, Common Intention, and Application of Misuse of Drugs Act 02 Feb 2015 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Partial	02 Feb 2015	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): PartialOne defendant sentenced to death, the other to life imprisonment.
32	Gwee Hak Theng v Public Prosecutor: Commercial Sex with a Minor & Sufficiency of Age Proof 14 Nov 2013 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	14 Nov 2013	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Judgment for RespondentThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended the appeal against the conviction.
33	Liew Cheong Wee Leslie v Public Prosecutor: Computer Misuse Act & Casino Blackout 24 Jul 2013 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Partial	24 Jul 2013	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal against sentences partially allowedAppeal against sentences partially allowed; the sentence on the sixth charge was varied.