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4/3/2023

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END DATE

9/11/2023

R v Christian Sousa Matias

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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:

Supreme Court of Bermuda

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Shade Subair Williams Chief Justice (Acting)

Paul Wilson

Elizabeth Christopher

FACTS OF THE CASE:

Accident leading to death by careless and uninsured driving

SUMMARY:

Appropriate sentencing for careless driving and driving uninsured legal interpretation of sentencing guidelines demerit points application

OUTCOMES:

18 months imprisonment for causing death by careless driving 14 months for driving uninsured both with 5 years disqualification sentences to run concurrently

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Defendant

PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT

DEFENDANT:

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R v Christian Sousa Matias

Accident leading to death by careless and uninsured driving

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