Assuming that you have chosen to give evidence, you will be the first person to go on the stand. You may ask the Judge for some time before you begin your case to think about what you want to say in your defence. You may then begin by giving a summary of the reasons why you are not guilty. After taking the oath, you should state your full name, age, and current occupation. Then, you can go on to give your version of what happened. This is the “Examination-in-Chief of the Accused”, and is an opportunity for you to present your version of the matter.

For more information, you may wish to visit https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/criminal/charged-with-crime and download the Guidebook for Accused in Person (available in 4 languages) found at the bottom of the page.