PSS213 (Criminal Law in Practice): Assignment

Module / Subject / School:

PSS213: Criminal Law in Practice

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Requirements: 

• Identify the special powers of investigation that Paul and his partner have in relation to this matter. Following which, apply your understanding of these powers of investigation and discuss the following scenarios:
  •  If the Husband is at the Parents’ Place, what can Paul and / or his partner do to record his account of what happened?
  • If the Husband is not at the Parents’ Place, and his parents (who are the only people at home) refuse to answer any questions about this matter, what are the
    options and accompanying considerations for Paul and / or his partner to gather more information on site?
  • If no one answers the door at the Parents’ Place, what are the options and accompanying considerations for Paul and / or his partner?

What we score:

70%

Our Writer’s Comment 

This assignment tests statutory precision and decision making on the ground. It is not enough to cite the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. You must show how police powers operate in real time and under constraints.

Students usually struggle with:

• Treating the case as clearly criminal without addressing evidential uncertainty in family disputes
• Listing powers without explaining thresholds, limits, and consequences
• Mixing up informal inquiries with formal statements under the CPC
• Ignoring Paul’s status as a full time national serviceman and how authority is exercised alongside a regular officer

High scoring scripts show control over the law and restraint in application. When done well, this question regularly scores above 70%.

General Tips to Improve Your Score

• Start with classification before action. Explain why the offence is provisionally treated as kidnapping and why this matters for police powers.
• Identify powers first, then apply. Lay out relevant investigative powers clearly before analysing each scenario. This keeps your answer structured and legally sound.
• Be specific about recording statements. Distinguish between voluntary statements, formal statements, and situations where compulsion is not available.
• For refusal or silence, explain limits. Do not assume police can force cooperation. Address legal boundaries, consent, and proportionality.
• Use statute support properly. Cite exact sections of the CPC and Penal Code and explain their function. Do not drop sections without analysis.

Need Us to Work on This Assignment

We have been doing assignments like this for many previous batches across criminal law and policing related modules.

• We apply Singapore statutes accurately and conservatively
• We structure answers the way legal markers expect
• We balance enforcement powers with legal limits
• We ensure APA referencing and word count compliance

Students who work with us on problem based law questions like this usually score above 70%, with strong marks in application and reasoning.

If you want a legally tight answer that shows judgment, this is the type of assignment we handle regularly.