11/5/2007
START DATE
END DATE
19-Mar-08
Kenneth Jermaine Burgess & Dennis Alma Robinson v The Queen
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal Law
Hon Justice Zacca Hon Justice Nazareth Hon Justice Evans
Mr. Courtenay Griffiths QC for Burgess Mr. Perry QC for Robinson
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Burgess and Robinson convicted of murdering Jahmil and Jahmal Cooper appealed convictions and sentences. Eyewitness and forensic evidence linked them to the crime. Appeals focused on alleged judicial bias police misconduct and disclosure failures.
SUMMARY:
Whether the trial was conducted fairly evidence was properly disclosed and if there was judicial bias or misconduct.
OUTCOMES:
Convictions upheld evidence of guilt compelling judicial directions appropriate.
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Defendant
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Kenneth Jermaine Burgess & Dennis Alma Robinson v The Queen
Burgess and Robinson convicted of murdering Jahmil and Jahmal Cooper appealed convictions and sentences. Eyewitness and forensic evidence linked them to the crime. Appeals focused on alleged judicial bias police misconduct and disclosure failures.