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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Mahesh Sannapareddy v. The Commissioner of Police

Alleged contempt by the Commissioner of Police for breach of court orders regarding the handling and destruction of Patient Medical Files

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

D.S (a young offender) v THE QUEEN

The appellant a 15-year-old at the time of offence was sentenced to corrective training for burglary and traffic offences without a specified term later challenged for being indeterminate

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF THE C TRUST

Extension of the C Trust's duration from its original term to end on 17 December 3002 to accommodate dynastic planning and prevent sudden wealth impact on beneficiaries

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MJM Limited v Apex Fund Services Ltd

MJM represented Apex in previous subpoena duces tecum later represented Mathew Clingerman against Apex Apex contested due to potential conflict of interest and confidentiality breach

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Levince Roberts v. Fiona Miller

Roberts after a long day with insufficient sleep and sustenance fell asleep while driving and caused an accident injuring Wilson. Issues: Whether Roberts? sleepy state and decision to continue driving constituted careless driving under section 37A of the RTA. Outcomes: Conviction upheld Appeal dismissed

2020

Supreme Court Bermuda

Civil

Regina v. The Permanent Police Tribunal and The Bermuda Police Association

R v. National Joint Council for the Craft of Dental Technicians (Disputes Committee) [1953] 1QB 704 Thames Water Authority v. Elmbridge DC [1983] 1 QB 570

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Kate Thomson v. James Thomson and Colonial Insurance Company Limited

On June 14 2013 Colonial Insurance found liable for James Thomson's negligence causing serious injuries to Kate Thomson in a 2006 accident. Contributory negligence due to not wearing a seatbelt. Issues on quantum of damages

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

CBM AGENTE DE VALORES SA v PPF LIFE ASSETS FUND LTD

Dispute over control and management misappropriation of funds redemption requests by shareholders potential misuse of $15 million subscription monies conflict of interest by management shareholder

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Kingate Global Fund Limited (In Liquidation) & Kingate Euro Fund Limited (In Liquidation) v. Kingate Management Limited et al.

Dispute over management fees following Madoff's fraud with funds overpaying fees based on inflated asset values

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MICHAEL DUNKLEY JP MP v. MARC BEAN JP MP

The case involves a defamation claim by Michael Dunkley against Marc Bean over a Facebook post on 'Bermuda Elections 2012' page alleging Bean wrote defamatory content about Dunkley being a dishonest hypocrite based on a specific 'thread' from September 30 2013

2014

The Court Of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Eunice Lambert (Police Constable) v. Richard Cox

11 counts of unlicensed driving and uninsured driving fines reduced disqualification set aside appeal on disqualification's removal

2009

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

In the matter of the Children Act 1998 and in the matter of Case No 10FS0199 (RE C: A CHILD)

The respondent claimed to be the father of 'C' and sought a paternity declaration. The Family Court initially granted leave for blood tests to determine paternity but it was contested whether the court had the jurisdiction to compel blood tests.

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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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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