SINGAPORE: A teenager has been put on 18 months'
probation for having sex with his then 12-year-old
girlfriend.
The 18-year-old had pleaded guilty to four charges
in February this year.
Besides having sex with the minor on two occasions
in 2009 and 2010, the teenager was also convicted of hurting her
using criminal force.
For these, the court also ordered the teenager to perform 100 hours
of community service.
He will also be subjected to a curfew, and must stay home between
10pm and 6am.
His mother and elder sister were also ordered to put up a S$5,000
bond in case he fails to comply with the court orders.
For having sex with a minor, he could have been jailed up to 10
years, fined, or both.
On the charge of causing hurt, the accused could have been
sentenced to two years' jail, fined a maximum of S$5,000, or
both.
For using criminal force on the same girl, he could have been
jailed up to three months, fined up to S$1,500, or both.
- CNA/fa