4/13/2016

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END DATE

4/18/2016

Stefon Sommersal v The Queen

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Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal Law

Ian RC Kawaley CJ

Rick Woolridge

Maria Sofianos

FACTS OF THE CASE:

Sommersal convicted of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old after drinking claimed honest belief in consent. Magistrate's Court dismissed belief in consent focusing on lack of evidence for consent and appellant's behavior post-incident

SUMMARY:

Appeal focused on whether belief in consent was properly considered

OUTCOMES:

Conviction set aside Appellant released possible retrial pending Crown decision

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Appellant

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