2/27/2015
START DATE
END DATE
20-Feb-18
Art Simons v. Fiona Miller
COURT:
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CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal Law
IAN RC KAWALEY CJ
Craig Attridge
Jaleesa Simons
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Art Simons a prison officer convicted for possession with intent to supply cannabis and attempting to introduce contraband into Westgate Correctional Facility. Prosecution evidence based on Simons bringing contraband in toiletries. Defence challenges included the inadequacy of judicial findings and the absence of DNA evidence
SUMMARY:
Fairness of trial adequacy of judicial findings miscarriage of justice
OUTCOMES:
Convictions on all counts set aside retrial ordered
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Defendant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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Art Simons v. Fiona Miller
Art Simons a prison officer convicted for possession with intent to supply cannabis and attempting to introduce contraband into Westgate Correctional Facility. Prosecution evidence based on Simons bringing contraband in toiletries. Defence challenges included the inadequacy of judicial findings and the absence of DNA evidence