I had forged my MC at work becos of stress.I'm waiting for the police's reply.What is going to happen to me ??

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Hi,sorry to talk abt a shameful thing I did ,but I really want to share it with someone yet I cant risk the friends around me finding out . So I had no choice but to say it here . I am a guy ; I’m 25 yrs old , I live in Singapore.I started work in the Family Court recommended by a job agency,but it was a very stressful job.I wasnt able to take the work pressure as I do not know the court procedures,often made mistakes,my buddy pushed a lot of his work to me. The colleagues were slipshod in training me and I went to my supervisor for help . She told me I wasn’t trained in the proper way and she would train me under my wing . That never happened . I was transferred from the mentions court to a hearing court for 2 weeks to be under another mentor . However , I still couldn’t take it and had tendered my resignation only 3 weeks into the job . But they required me to serve a one month’s notice and I had to compensate the job agency 1/3 of my monthly salary as stated in the contract .

But they said I had to compensate within 2 weeks but that was not stated in the contract ! I have yet to receive my salary yet and by then it was already December , its holiday season , and if I were to leave the job , I would have difficulty finding another job . I am also afraid my parents would find out ; I never told them because they would blame me for continuously switching jobs and not staying in a job for long . I went to tell the management I was willing to work til the end of December . So I tendered another resignation letter . They transferred me to do back office work but it was start from scratch again . My buddy ( they practice a buddy-buddy system there ) even though know I was leaving soon but pushed a lot of his work to me . He had the idea of ‘ letting me take over the office ‘ . And for some things I just couldn’t understand the process and do it right , he scolded me and blamed me for it .

Cos working for the court , everything must be 100% correct and I couldn’t do so . I felt deeply pressured ; I lost my appetite , often skipped meals ( esp . lunch ) , I cant sleep at night , only til abt 3-4am I am able to , but I have to be at work at 8.30 am sharp , as a result I was often late for work and I couldn’t concentrate . On that period also my gf was breaking up with me . I really loved and cared her very much but she doing this really hurt me very deeply . I kept on having this ‘ heavy ‘ feeling pinning me down . I really cant take it , I needed a break . I could not think logically ; I did not come for work for 2 occassions and forged MCs for both . On the 2nd time , the management found out and I was terminated , that was just 9 days before I leave that job for good . They said they were to report the matter to the authorities . A month had passed , I tot everything was ok , but that’s when the police came , I was in police custody for one night .

After I was released on bail , I consulted a lawyer at a free community service and he advised me I needed medical treatment and as well a medical report from a psychiatrist . ( I was diagnosed with depression ‘ Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood ‘ during my 2 years serving the military before ) . The lawyer said the report has to prove and establish a connection / link about how my illness has influenced me to commit what I did . He said this was crucial in my case if it were to be dealt in court . I am seeing a psychiatrist now and I am on regular medication . He has written a medical report for me and it has since been submitted to the police . My parents have visited a member of the parliament to write a letter to plead for leniency and the case investigation officer was sympathetic with me and wanted to help me to just get only a warning letter . She told me if I had done so at another place such as a private company I would very likely get a warning letter .

But this involves the court and I think they will not let me off that easily .It has already been 2 weeks but no news yet . I don’t know what is going to happen to me . I am very sad about losing the girl I ever loved most in this world , I am very worried abt what might happen ; I truly regret for what I had done , I wish I could have a second chance , I want to go to college and I really wish I could do so . I have very little friends and no one to confide to . I can only stay at home everyday and wait for news . But just sitting here waiting and not knowing what is going to happen tml and the feeling of the inevitable is so tormenting . I can only rely on my medication , my teddy bear and my hamster to keep me company . The only comfort I have are my family (esp my mum & younger sister ) , after whats happened , they have been very supportive and are doing anything they can to help me . Can anybody here kindly give me some advice ? Could anyone know what will happen to me ?

Please help me … =(

I actually studied Engineering in high school ; my post in the Family Court was something like a court clerk ; so it does not require any law background . I do know that if I am to be charged , my case investigation officer revealed it was to be under which section , and if I am convicted under that section , i could be jailed up to a maximum term of not exceeding 2 years , or with fine , or with both . But I really wish to know what would happen ..

Am I to take all the blame ? Are the mistakes I made so serious that I have to be condemned for it ? It was not just myself that put me into that predicament . I do not deny that what I did was wrong .. but I cannot think of anyone in my situation then wouldnt do otherwise . If I was able to leave the job immediately , this all would not have happened but I couldnt and its now too late for me to regret . I am not a bad person , I didnt do this with the intention of being criminal , I am a first time offender ; I have been always obedient and good , either with my family or the law . I really didnt wish anything bad to happen , I really feel if i were to be sent to jail , I rather end my life . I feel I really lost everything , my gf abandoned me when I needed her most , and I am a failure in life . I dont have any future to look forward to . My life is so pointless now . Maybe a merciful death is a final release , the true happiness and blessing that I can get ...

Sigh .. I had called the SOS hotline many times . The counsellors also cant do much to help but only comfort me . I've seen the psychologist and psychiatrist . What they could do was to write a report for me to plea and prescribe me anti-depressants.The officer said she had very much wanted to issue me a warning letter,however she said the decision does not lie with her but with her superior;and she does not have the authority to do so.She also said the higher levels often are very hard-hearted and they frequently charge without hesitation.Since my case invloves the court,I think it will definitely be a high chance for it.And if that happens,my family have to spend a lot of $ again to get a defence counsel for me;they have already spent a lot for me to see the psychiatrist and for the medical report.I really dont wish to trouble them anymore.I really feel that I am a burden to the family. I feel so pathetic , I dont know what is the meaning in leading such a miserable life like mine ..

So many people are so good at condemning others who did wrong . But what if the one who did something wrong was you , and whereever you go , you get pointed at , how would you feel then ? Please at least try to stand in the shoes of others before you really make a remark .

I really hate those people who make judgement when the only know the surface of the story . They are the real bastards . They are the true assholes .

I admit that I have made a silly mistake . I am immature , but that is all in my character . I was abused from young and that all accumulated up . I have a low tolerance for stress and i am unable to manage it well . It was not just stress I had then , I had an emotional breakdown due to the lost of my beloved gf . The thing I did , although was wrong , did not hurt anyone . I also nv created a gain for myself nor a loss to anybody . I just needed a break . I couldnt cope . I wasnt able to deduce things correctly . If people were to make it sound so grave & serious as if I murdered the whole world , then forget it . Might as well pass me the death penalty . I am seeing a psychiatrist right now and the doctor has done a report for me ; explaining how my medical condition could have affected me to do this . Now i'm really unsure because I have yet to be prosecuted , if i am , and if the lawyer proves my medical condition in court with regards to the doctor's report , then what of next ?

Answer 1

Wow, you've had a rough time. I don't know what they would do to you in Singapore for forging your MCs - shouldn't you know from working in the Court system? It's definitely going to be hard to get a different job. Hopefully you learned your lesson about forgery.

Answer 2

If the police officer said you are going to get a warning letter that is probably what is going to happen. An officer wouldn't say such a thing if it wasn't true.
Is an MC a medical certificate? I very much doubt you would go to jail on this kind of thing if it is a first offence (I guarantee you wouldn't if it was Canada).

You need to contact your local emergency crisis line right now, right this very second and talk to someone about this.

If you can't find the number call 911 (or your emergency number equivalent) right now and tell them you need to go to see a crisis worker at the hospital for help right now.

You will survive this if you reach out to someone.

Answer 3

Forged of MC can be a very serious offence. It's tantamount to cheating especially with a Government sector. Work is always stressful. No people will pay you salary for relaxation. I had worked for 15 over years, 9 years in Government, 5 years in IT, 1+ year in sales. I had endless sleepless night due to stress. But I had never done anything illegal just to avoid work, as it's certainly silly and inmature. You need to be responsible in your job, be responsible for the contact signed, and responsible for the mistake done. You can;t even endure one month notice, and resort to crime, this will definitley won't win the sympathy for the Magistrate. The investigation officer can help you, but it all depend on the (DPP) Public Prosecutor decision.

Unless, you lawyer can get a doctor to prove your medical condition, else you need prepare for the outcome. Face it and be responsible for it.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Look on the bright side.....You're no longer in that job. That should be a large weight off your shoulders. If they send you to jail, you'll have time to repent, and consider how you will live a new life when you get out.
NOW, take a deep breath, and go for a walk in the sunshine while you're still able..........

Answer 6

Woof! Sorry, I quit after the first page..........a crime is a crime is a crime but no reason to off yourself. You did it now own up to it and be done with it.

Answer 7

find a construction job,,,,,,,be someones apprentice for a couple yrs,,,,,,,,that might help you to recoup

Answer 8

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