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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH and THE BERMUDA HOSPITAL?S BOARD v Merrick Seaman

Respondent convicted of sexual exploitation further conviction for wounding mental health issues application for overseas hospital detention for treatment

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dilton Martin Robinson v. The Bank of Bermuda Limited

The case arises from events in 1992 involving the plaintiff as a customer of the defendant bank.

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Cindy Laws v David Buchanan

Dispute over payment for tiling work in Laws' apartment disagreement on agreed price and completed work

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Fireminds Operations Limited v Bermuda Investment Advisory Services Limited

Dispute over managed IT services and subsequent arbitration proceedings

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Global Distressed Alpha Capital I Limited v. AAAF Management Limited et al.

Directors accused of wrongful payments totaling over $23 million to entities they were associated with

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Art Simons v. Fiona Miller

Art Simons a prison officer convicted for possession with intent to supply cannabis and attempting to introduce contraband into Westgate Correctional Facility. Prosecution evidence based on Simons bringing contraband in toiletries. Defence challenges included the inadequacy of judicial findings and the absence of DNA evidence

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Smith v. Smith

The case involves Buford Smith appealing against an eviction order made by Magistrate Tyrone Chin on the grounds of rental arrears breach of the landlord/tenant agreement and offensive behavior. The property in question belongs to their parents and Buford claims it as his birthright. Janette Smith the respondent sought eviction based on these grounds

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

TRUSTEE L AND OTHERS v. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OTHERS

This case concerned an application by Trustee L and other trustees of Bermuda purpose trusts seeking Beddoe relief. The plaintiffs, as trustees, sought the court's directions regarding their defense against claims made by the second defendant (D2). D2, the child of a deceased settlor, challenged the validity of the trust, alleging undue influence, improper constitution, and uncertainty. The trustees requested an indemnity to defend the trust and permission to use trust assets to continue trust operations, including share purchases and limited charitable donations.

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Fiona Miller v. Damon Edwards

Charges of driving impaired and refusing breath sample; initial trial delays due to COVID-19; case dismissed for want of prosecution

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Robert George Green Moulder v Cox Hallet Wilkinson and others

Dispute over sale of Moulder's property to satisfy judgment debts questioning of venditioni exponas writ's constitutionality and fairness

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kellan Jeaurreau Lewis v The Queen

Lewis convicted of manslaughter and having a bladed article after a fight at a party with conflicting witness accounts and DNA evidence

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

D. E Shaw Oculus Portfolios L.L.C. D. E Shaw Valence Portfolios L.L.C. CR Intrinsic Investments L.L.C. vs. Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Orient-Express Holdings 1 Limited et al.

Petitioners holding shares in Orient-Express Hotels challenge the company's voting structure and board decisions particularly the control exerted by the B shares held by a subsidiary.

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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