Former lawyer M. Ravi admitted guilt on Wednesday ( Jul 17 ) to a string of crimes, including causing a disturbance at a well-known temple, slapping several people, and attacking his attorneys over the printing of documents for a hearing.
Ravi, whose whole title is , Ravi Madasamy,  , attended court in a dark shirt T-shirt.
The 55-year-old Singaporean frowned at the conversations between the prosecution and defense regarding the effects of his depressive disorder on his word while sat in the wharf.
In November last year, he was  , sentenced to 21 weeks in jail , for , nine cases of contempt of court. He was  , disbarred times later , for inappropriate conduct.
WHAT HE DID
The jury heard particulars of Ravi’s behavior stretching from November 2021 to September 2023, at sites like a law firm, Sri Mariamman Temple and a cafe.
In November 2021, Ravi was at K K Cheng Law Organization on North Bridge Road, where he was practising under control. Ravi threw a glass smell bottle at him and strangled him after he was accused of omitting court records for a reading.
When the professional claimed to have asked another professional to write the documents, Ravi threw a distant control at the next paralegal.
On January 22, 2022, Ravi cursed at a salesperson at a Joo Chiat store after she claimed she could hardly hear him and called a salesperson at the store a “bitch.”
On February 11, 2022, Ravi ran into a man he knew at a shop in Upper Cross Street, cursed at him, and then slammed his face against his mouth.
On July 9, 2023, Ravi made his way to the front of the crowd of queuing followers at the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road. He poured products on the floor and helped himself to divine ashes, smeared it on himself.
He sparked a picture at the church, blatantly denying the need for queues and why there were so many immigrants.
Ravi began cursing at the church assistant director and other people before being led out of the church when they demanded that they stop the scene. He then pushed a priest and began cursing.
Two days later, Ravi went to an cafe in South Bridge Road. When a girl asked him if she wanted coffee or tea, he yelled and pushed her. On the back of her head, she lacerated and fell forward.
The director was finally betrayed by Ravi, who said,” Return to India and Pakistan.”
On Jul 12, 2023, Ravi made a picture at Yio Chu Kang MRT Station. When the officers arrived, he ignored their orders to stop shouting and rather slapped a person.
Two days later, Ravi was charged in prosecutor and released on bail. But, on Sep 15, 2023, he returned to Sri Mariamman Temple, wanting to buy blouses.
He told the person operating the barn to keep his goods for him and that he would gain because he did not have enough money on him.
By the time Ravi got up, the stallholder had left. Raviol insulted the newcomer at the booth because they were unsure of what they wanted.  ,
Additionally, he got into a fight with another person, accusing her of slapping her face with a plastic carrier.
The trial is seeking 18 to 24 months ‘ prison for Ravi, along with a fine.  ,
Previous CONVICTIONS, MENTAL Problem
According to deputy public attorney Timotheus Koh, Ravi has three pieces of previous beliefs.
In 2004, he was fined for unruly behavior. In 2009, he was found guilty of evil, using disturbing language, and disturbing a religious gathering.  , In 2018, he was given a mandatory treatment order ( MTO ) for causing hurt by a rash act, lurking house trespass and other charges.
Before he could decide on the statement, District Judge Luke Tan asked the prosecution and defense to target two important issues: Ravi’s mental state, whether it affects punishment, and how the court may utilize specific guidelines and benchmarks.
The jury referred to two sets of decisions which may affect Ravi’s punishment: The case of Soo Cheow Wee, where the Chief Justice laid out guidelines for sentencing an offender with emotional problems, and the situation of the Attorney-General v Ravi, involving Ravi’s wrongdoing.
Judge Tan noted that Ravi’s bipolar disorder should not be given any mitigating pounds at all in the lawyer’s present place. He inquired as to how this contrasted with the AG’s location in AG v. Ravi, where his problem was given a limited amount of weight.
Mr. Koh argued that the view in Soo Cheow Wee and the assessment in AG v. Ravi were essentially at the same time. This meant that the court for AG v. Ravi did not have any direction on the in-depth analysis provided by the Soo Cheow Wee decision, which discusses what occurs when an offender has knowledge of his psychological problem but does not take the necessary steps to prevent reoffending.
Mr. Koh continued with his behavior, stating that it has been a while since the AG v. Ravi decision, which “further away removed” him from any mitigating pounds that might be placed on his condition.
The attorney cited Ravi’s “poor conformity or non-compliance” with his care plan despite being aware of his mental state.
Judge Tan then inquired if no pounds should be placed on the crimes Ravi committed when he was convicted of contempt of court because the High Court had determined his psychological state as contemptible.
Mr. Koh concurred and explained that Ravi had knowledge of his condition as far back as 2018 when he received an MTO, according to a report from the Institute of Mental Health ( IMH).
” But what we see in that statement is that he wanted to end his MTO,” he said. He was angry with it, according to Mr. Koh, noting that Ravi did not follow up on remedy after his most recent custody in September 2023.
MITIGATION
Defence attorney Eugene Thuraisingam , sought not more than seven weeks ‘ prison and a good for Ravi. He claimed that because Ravi was formerly given an MTO, the defense could only use prison as evidence in their sentencing arguments.
He argued that Ravi’s event was” a little different” from Soo Cheow Wee’s, arguing that the nature of Ravi’s depressive illness comes with natural relapses, whether or not a person meets with medical treatment.
It is a bit overused to say that someone who has a mental condition is automatically to blame for it all, and there should n’t be any mitigating weight, according to Mr. Thuraisingam.
He claimed that people who go through a manic episode frequently do n’t realize they are sick or require medication.  ,
The court should be slow to make a conclusion, the lawyer said, “in the absence of compelling medical evidence to charge Mr. Ravi with being in this condition.”
He demonstrated that Ravi still relapses even when he adheres to his medication and takes his medication.
Mr Thuraisingam said Ravi has grappled with his disorder throughout his career, with financial, professional and unfortunately criminal repercussions.
” Each time he has suffered from this condition, he has picked up his life, put the pieces together and moved on with his life”, said the lawyer.
We are aware that he has successfully argued constitutional and capital case issues, and these issues have an impact on the lives of the average person. That’s why I claim that he has made a contribution to society and that the relevance of that is that he has made some positive contributions to his life and that that should be given consideration.
He stated that Ravi is deeply regrettable and offers his sincere apologies to those who have caused his suffering.
Mr. Koh responded, claiming Ravi’s previous crimes had received non-jail sentences, including fines and an MTO.
Ravi cannot be allowed to continue to hide behind his condition as a shield for his behavior, according to Mr. Koh.” With the greatest respect to Ravi and the defense, There must be some level of responsibility accepted.
Judge Tan adjourned sentencing to a later date because he felt the case needed some time to think about.