Civil Cases
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Family
Dinell Smith-Bean v Wendy Bean
The appellant sought a divorce within three years of marriage claiming exceptional hardship. The husband's primary claim of hardship was the temporary loss of his right to travel due to his passport being left at the former matrimonial home stress caused by the wife's lies and his life being on hold.
2018
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
In the Estate of Claude Alfred Allen Deceased
Edward George Dill claimed to be the nephew of the deceased Claude Alfred Allen and sought a declaration of entitlement to a share of the estate under intestacy laws after the named beneficiaries in the will predeceased the testator
2017
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Patricia Rose Ann Hill v. Sharell Eyvette Philips Anwar Charles Edward Darrell and Damon Alexander Christopher Darrell
Patricia Hill sought to be declared Earl Robinson Darrell's child to become a beneficiary of his estate opposed by Sharell Philips who also claimed paternity in a previous case court found it had no jurisdiction under Children Act but could declare paternity under its inherent jurisdiction DNA evidence supported Patricia's claim
2016
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
Director for Public Prosecutions v Cindy Clarke
The Director of Public Prosecutions initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Deputy Director Cindy Clarke alleging gross misconduct. Clarke challenged this for apparent bias. The Supreme Court found bias and remitted the proceedings to the Permanent Secretary but the Court of Appeal reversed this decision allowing the Director's appeal on grounds of necessity and non-delegable duty without actual bias.
2019
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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