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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MR. HAROLD JOSEPH DARRELL -v- BOARD OF ENQUIRY APPOINTED UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1981 THE MINISTER OF YOUTH FAMILY SPORT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HSBC BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED & THE DIRECTORS OF BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED

Darrell challenged the dismissal of his racial discrimination complaint alleging bias due to a non-disclosed commercial relationship between the Board Chairman and the Bank

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller v Tafari Wilson

Wilson convicted of conspiring to import 427.5 grams of cannabis sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for 2 years and a $5000 fine

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Mailboxes Unlimited Limited v Minister for the Cabinet Office

Mailboxes challenged the legality of a procurement decision by the Minister involving a partnership for a shopping platform citing unfair procedures and lack of open tender

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of Julian Ernest Sinclair Phillips Hall

Judicial bias bankruptcy discharge debt assignment

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Wellman v. Wellman et al

Dispute over credit for renovations and mortgage payments on jointly owned property contributions to land tax and home insurance

2013

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

Commercial

Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited v Sino Charm International Limited & Ors

Dispute over non-payment for bonds fraudulent transactions and misappropriation of funds leading to winding-up petition and subsequent appeal

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

F v F

The petitioner sought recusal of Justice Wade-Miller for bias and a stay on a previous ruling. Claims included bias due to reliance on respondent's counsel's summation failure to consider evidence and alterations to judgments favoring the respondent.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Lisa S.A. v Leamington Reinsurance Co. Ltd. et al

Dispute over the handling and distribution of profits and dividends by Avicola Villalobos S.A. and its relation to Leamington Reinsurance Co. Ltd.

2008

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Thomas Mandred Hofer v. The Bermuda Hospitals Board

Plaintiff suffered a fractured spine leading to quadriplegic incapacity while under hospital care. Legal delays and procedural challenges over years with defendant's motion to dismiss for want of prosecution initially granted but appeal allowed based on the possibility of a fair trial despite delays

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Carlos Medeiros v. Island Construction Services Co. Ltd. Antwone Leroy Simons The Bermuda Hospitals Board Dr. Steven Dor? Dr. Matthew Arnold

Claims of medical negligence after hernia repair surgery post-traffic accident with complications leading to significant claims for damages

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Erwin Leon Nisbett v. Attorney General and Commissioner of Prisons

Nisbett alleges constitutional rights violations during incarceration (2002-2007) at West Gate Correctional Facility including assaults solitary confinement restricted visits dietary restrictions destruction of parole papers delayed release exposure to smoke

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Aptech Granite & Marble Ltd. v. Pereira Engineering Ltd.

Dispute over payment for tiling services under three invoices based on an oral contract

2012

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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