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Civil Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Attorney General And Minister Of Legal Affairs (Enforcement Authority) v. Tito Jermaine Smith

Seizure of $33770 from Smith's residence alleged proceeds of drug trafficking

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Lightbourne v Thomas

The case reviewed the taxation of costs awarded in a family law matter regarding jurisdiction to make orders for the custody care and control of a vulnerable adult. The Registrar significantly reduced the costs claimed and this decision was partially upheld on review emphasizing the need for proportionality in legal costs.

2016

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Glenn Willis Brangman v The Queen

Brangman a retired Major and General Manager charged with sexual assault against MC appeals convictions after Magistrate's and Supreme Court's decisions

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ewart F. Brown vs. Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd. The Royal Gazette Limited Tim Hodgson William Zuill Christian Dunleavy

Claim for damages for libel related to alleged Bermuda Police Service investigation into Bermuda Housing Corporation application for injunction to restrain further publication

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

E.E.Y. and D.S.Y.

Dispute over child's schooling following parents' divorce

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Robert E. Hewey v. Lyndon D. Raynor (Acting Police Inspector)

Appeal against conviction and sentence for burglary and theft inclusion of additional appeal grounds reliance on witness evidence and CCTV footage without time and date magistrate's reversal of burden of proof and insufficient reasoning

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Trump Panama Hotel Management LLC & Trump International Hotels Management LLC v. Hotel Toc Inc. Luxury Hotels International Lodging Ltd. Hallmark Properties Inc. Plain Properties Inc.

Dispute over management agreement and termination leading to arbitration and enforcement actions in Bermuda

2023

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Chavdar Bachev and Georgi Todorov

Respondents used counterfeit cards to withdraw money from various ATMs found with large amounts of money at airport admitted to money laundering

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Capital Partners Securities Co Ltd v. Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd

Dispute over interpretation of company bye-laws related to winding up and shareholder rights

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

R v Christian Sousa Matias

Accident leading to death by careless and uninsured driving

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Trustee L and Others vs. The Attorney General and Others

Concerns the legitimacy of trusts and asset transfers and costs entitlement from trust fund

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Family

M v W

Parents of a child not married high-earning professionals custody and maintenance dispute

2010

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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PROPERTY OFFENCES

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VIOLENT OFFENCES

  • Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)

  • Wounding

  • Robbery

  • Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement

  • Manslaughter

  • Murder

  • Attempted Murder

  • Threats to Kill

  • Harassment

  • Stalking

  • Criminal Intimidation

PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

  • Affray

  • Violent Disorder

  • Public Nuisance

  • Perverting the Course of Justice

  • Perjury

  • Escape from Lawful Custody

  • Misconduct in Public Office

PROPERTY OFFENCES

SEXUAL OFFENCES

  • Rape

  • Sexual Assault

  • Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

  • Incest

  • Indecent Assault

  • Possession of Indecent Images of Children

  • Grooming

  • Voyeurism

  • Sexual Exploitation of a Child

PROPERTY OFFENCES

DRUG OFFENCES

  • Possession of Controlled Drugs

  • Possession with Intent to Supply

  • Trafficking in Controlled Drugs

  • Importation of Controlled Drugs

  • Cultivation of Cannabis

PROPERTY OFFENCES

VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES

  • Dangerous Driving

  • Careless Driving

  • Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)

  • Failing to Stop or Report an Accident

  • Driving Whilst Disqualified

  • Driving Without Insurance

  • Speeding

  • Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)

PROPERTY OFFENCES

MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES

  • Trespassing

  • Carrying an Offensive Weapon

  • Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article

  • Domestic Violence

  • Breach of Protection Order

  • COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)

  • Money Laundering

  • Child Abuse

  • Animal Cruelty

PROPERTY OFFENCES

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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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