2/29/2016
START DATE
END DATE
5/25/2016
Norris Simpson v The Queen
COURT:
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JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal Law
Baker President Kay JA Bell JA
N/A
Mrs. Simone Smith-Bean for the Appellant Ms. Cindy Clarke and Ms. Takiyah Burgess for the Respondent
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Norris Simpson was convicted for the murder of Ida James found in her home with multiple injuries. Simpson was a tenant and had financial disputes with James. His DNA was found under her nails and on a cap in his room.
SUMMARY:
Inadequate defense counsel DNA evidence admissibility circumstantial evidence and non-disclosure of CCTV footage
OUTCOMES:
Appeal dismissed conviction upheld
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Defendant (The Queen)
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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