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Civil Cases

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Aaron O'Connor v The Queen

Aaron O'Connor aged 20 unlawfully engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl employing manipulation and threats

2015

Court of Appeal Civil Division Bermuda

Administrative

Oswin Pereira v Commissioner of Police and The Public Service Commission

Police officer Pereira's actions during an arrest including the use of a Taser and baton were reviewed for gross misconduct

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Administrative

The Bermuda Hospitals Board v HM Senior Coroner et al

Concerns the death of Mr. Hubert Abraham Brown after receiving an incompatible blood transfusion post-surgery leading to a contested inquest decision by the Senior Coroner

2014

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Dwayne Watson

Watson convicted for importing 1090.96 grams of cocaine believed it was cannabis sentenced to six years Crown appeals for inadequacy

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Trusts

In the Matter of the X Trusts

Dispute over management of X Trusts concerns of Y branch about trust restructuring Trustees' neutral position

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Paul Andrew Harshaw v. Maxine Yolanda Reid

Dispute over legal fees and quality of legal representation in a family law case

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. W.F.S.

The accused was charged with sexual offences against a child under 14 occurring between September 2016 and June 2017. The prosecution applied for the child to testify via video link or behind a screen under Section 542A which the defense opposed arguing insufficient evidence for such an order.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

SEAN SMITH v. NICOLE STONEHAM and CAROL STONEHAM

Dispute over oral construction contract claims for payment counterclaim for negligent breach of contract late defence to counterclaim

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Nanette Snowden v Dr Terri-Lynn Emery Dr Charles Dyer The Bermuda Hospitals Board

The Plaintiff claimed damages for personal injury due to negligence and/or breach of duty from surgical procedures between October and December 2006. The ureter was accidentally transected during surgery. Subsequent medical complications led to the removal of the Plaintiff's kidney in June 2007.

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Highland Crusader Fund II Ltd. and In the Matter of the Companies Act 1981

Highland Crusader Fund II aimed to determine asset distribution between two creditor classes after the 2008 financial crisis. Scheme Meetings decided on a distribution plan favoring Prior Redeemers with 60% and Compulsory Redeemers with 40% of the Company?s stake in the Master Fund's $1.6 billion assets

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Her Majesty's Attorney General v. Bermuda Press Holdings Limited Royal Gazette Limited and William J. Zuill

The case involved an injunction to prevent publication of a government memorandum discussing a commercial transaction. It was argued whether Cabinet confidentiality outweighed public interest in the document's content.

2009

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Troy Brimmer et al v. Robin Frederick Swan

The case involves a dispute over a mortgage agreement for 'The Anchorage' property with the Brimmers failing to meet their payment obligations and seeking a stay of execution on a writ of possession and execution. Mr. Swan claimed unpaid mortgage debt leading to legal action. The Brimmers faced issues with their legal representation with claims of misrepresentation and misappropriation of funds intended for mortgage payments

2021

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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