Singapore legislation
Section 147
Section 147
Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
(1)
Where 2 or more charges are made against the same person and the person has been convicted on one or more of them, the prosecution may, with the consent of the court, withdraw the remaining charge or any of the remaining charges.
(2)
The withdrawal has the effect of an acquittal on the remaining charge or charges withdrawn unless the conviction is set aside.
(3)
Where a conviction is set aside under subsection (2), and subject to any order of the court setting aside the conviction, the court may proceed with the trial of the charge or charges previously withdrawn.