9/25/2015
START DATE
END DATE
25-Sep-15
Quinton Francis v. The Queen
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal Law Appellate Jurisdiction
Ian R.C. Kawaley CJ
Larry Mussenden Mussenden Subair Limited
Takiyah Burgess
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Francis owner of a security company convicted for intruding on the privacy of a woman (employee) by putting her in a headlock without permission and sexual assault by pulling up her shirt and exposing her bra and breast. The incidents occurred during his rounds at a protected premises.
SUMMARY:
Whether the act of putting the complainant in a headlock constituted 'accosting' under the Criminal Code for the privacy intrusion conviction and the validity of the sexual assault conviction based on the complainant's testimony and other evidence.
OUTCOMES:
Count 1 conviction set aside due to error in law regarding 'accosting' Count 2 conviction upheld based on credible testimony supporting sexual assault.
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Defendant for Count 1 Plaintiff for Count 2
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
DURATION (DAYS):
ISSUES:
RELEVANCE:
RULING:
RULING TYPE:
CASES CITED:
Join our pro membership and get all the details at your finger tips
Want to see full case details, including key arguments and claims? [Join Pro Membership] to unlock exclusive insights.
Discover the legal strategies and defenses used in this case. [Join Pro Membership] for full access.
How long did this legal battle last, and what key events happened? [Join Pro Membership] to find out.
Uncover the critical legal principles debated in this case. [Join Pro Membership] for in-depth analysis.
See why this case matters in Banking, Mortgages, and Financial Services. [Join Pro Membership] to explore its impact.
Find out the final judgment and its legal implications. [Join Pro Membership] to access the ruling.
Understand how this judicial ruling sets a precedent in law. [Join Pro Membership] for expert breakdowns.
See how past legal precedents influenced this case. [Join Pro Membership] to unlock the list.
Download Case Summary:
Explore:
EPHESIANS 6:16
PT Satria Tirtatama Energindo v. East Asia Company Limited and Bali Energy Limited
2016
RE: C (VARIATION OF ACCESS ORDER)
2015
In the Matter of IPOC Capital Partners Limited and others
2007
Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies
Quinton Francis v. The Queen
Francis owner of a security company convicted for intruding on the privacy of a woman (employee) by putting her in a headlock without permission and sexual assault by pulling up her shirt and exposing her bra and breast. The incidents occurred during his rounds at a protected premises.