3/21/2013
START DATE
END DATE
1/30/2017
R v Gardner (Bernard)
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal Law
Baker P Bell J.A Bernard J.A
Richard Horseman (Appellant)
Cindy Clarke (Respondent)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Gardner charged with premeditated murder and firearm use (25 December 2012) convicted 24 April 2015 life imprisonment appeal on admissibility of gunshot residue fairness of trial
SUMMARY:
Admissibility of expert evidence fairness of trial legal directions on murder
OUTCOMES:
Conviction upheld life imprisonment with 20 years before parole concurrent 20-year sentence for firearms
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Defendant
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