Prosecution to check if teen who licked iJooz straw will have student pass cancelled; case adjourned

When asked by District Judge Kelly Ho, Mr Murugaiyan explained that his client was not in Singapore on an exchange programme, but as a student-pass holder.

Part of Maximilien’s programme requires him to have a stint in France from September to the end of this year, said the lawyer.

When the judge asked how probation as sought by the defence would work in that situation, Mr Murugaiyan said the feasibility of probation could be assessed if a probation suitability report is called for.

He said he was in the process of working with Maximilien to see if he can come back for interviews at certain periods.

If he does not make the trip to France, he cannot complete the programme, said the lawyer.

Maximilien’s school, ESSEC Business School, earlier said it was aware of the incident and that internal investigations were underway.

In response, Ms Kaur said the prosecution was checking with ICA on whether Maximilien’s student pass would be cancelled upon conviction.

This may have an impact on his sentencing, and the prosecution will review its sentencing position pending ICA’s reply, she said.

She asked for an adjournment of four to six weeks but did not object to a shorter adjournment of three weeks.

The guilty plea was fixed for Jul 30.

If convicted of mischief, Maximilien could be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.

If convicted of public nuisance, he could be jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$2,000, or both.