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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Cheyra Bell v The Attorney General et al

Ms. Cheyra Bell a Residential Care Officer was dismissed for being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty. Bell appealed the dismissal challenging procedural irregularities and bias in the investigation and decision-making process.

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) v. Troy Woods

Troy Woods convicted of obtaining property by deception exploiting a vulnerable individual for $500

2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PQR DECEASED

Dispute over the validity of a gift in a will construction of testamentary provisions costs associated with illegality arguments

2015

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Kader Holdings Company Limited v Desarrollo Inmobiliario Negocios Industriales de Alta Tecnologia de Hermosillo S.A. De CV

Whether Kader voluntarily submitted to Arizona jurisdiction by participating in proceedings and counterclaiming.

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Deborah Jane Riley v. Edward Cecil Pitman

14 years of pre-marital cohabitation marriage lasting 10 years wife?s application for a lump sum payment of $350000 on a clean break basis separate financial accounts during marriage husband's early retirement and health issues wife's contributions to household and charity work wife's relocation and employment in the UK post-separation

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dr. JJ Soares et al v. Bermuda Health Council

Applicants sought judicial review against Bermuda Health Council's refusal to approve their application to provide medical services under the Standard Health Benefit arguing the decision was irrational and the Appeals Panel was biased

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Bruce Colin Menzies v. The Queen

Appellant appealed against grievous bodily harm conviction sentencing stayed pending appeal appeal abandoned due to incorrect advice and loss of legal representation sought restoration of appeal

2015

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

VSE v TRT

Mother appeals judge's refusal to recuse herself from custody and education dispute over bias concerns

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Michael MacLean et al v. Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC

The appeal sought to overturn Mr. Justice Hellman's decision granting summary judgment to Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC for approximately US$19397000 against Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd (PLV) questioning the jurisdiction of Bermuda courts based on a non-exclusive jurisdiction clause favoring New York courts and arguing against the denial of a request for adjournment

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute Administration

Timely disclosure adherence to court orders and procedural integrity in criminal trials

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Founding Partners Global Fund Ltd v Grand of Cayman

Case involves the liquidation of Founding Partners Global Fund Ltd a company incorporated in Cayman with proceedings initiated by Cayman Grand Court's request

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Majuro Investment Corporation v. Vasile Timis et al.

Majuro Investment Corporation a shareholder of African Minerals Limited (D7) and its subsidiary claims equitable compensation from defendants for alleged misconduct affecting D7's profitability. The case questions the plaintiff's standing as a derivative claimant and jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

2015

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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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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