19-Nov-19
START DATE
END DATE
29-Nov-19
Morris O Brien v The Queen
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal Law
Clarke President Bell JA Smellie JA
Maria Sofianos of the Office of the Director for Public Prosecutions for the Respondent
Victoria Greening of Chancery Legal Ltd.
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Morris O'Brien appealed his conviction for rape, arguing that his trial counsel failed to properly follow his instructions, did not effectively cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and used inappropriate legal terminology. He also claimed that the trial was unfair due to his counsel's failure to properly guide witnesses. The appeal questioned the fairness of the trial process and whether the defense was properly presented.
SUMMARY:
OUTCOMES:
Appeal Dismissed
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
The Queen (Respondent)
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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Morris O Brien v The Queen
Morris O'Brien appealed his conviction for rape, arguing that his trial counsel failed to properly follow his instructions, did not effectively cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and used inappropriate legal terminology. He also claimed that the trial was unfair due to his counsel's failure to properly guide witnesses. The appeal questioned the fairness of the trial process and whether the defense was properly presented.