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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Amir Mizrachy v The King

Appellant sought to quash conviction for driving without due care; main evidence from independent witness; Appellant's vehicle caused accident; Appellant drove off

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Active Equity Holdings Limited et al v The Registrar of Companies

Review of Registrar's decision to register cancellation certificates for Richina Pacific Limited Partnership questioned legality and rationale

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Munib Masri v. Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and others

The case involves the enforcement in Bermuda of judgments obtained against Consolidated Contractors in the High Court of England and Wales

2009

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Detre Ford v The Queen

Detre Ford was convicted of aggravated burglary and possession of a prohibited weapon. Co-defendant Philpott and another man entered Gregory Wade's home; the weapon jammed and they fled. Ford identified as the driver of the getaway car was sentenced to 12 years.

2017

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Tymothy Scraders v The Queen

Defendant caused an accident by dangerous driving failed to stop pleaded guilty

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

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

The plaintiffs sought to dismiss applications from the defendants arguing they were either not entertainable should be summarily dismissed or stayed pending appeal. The defendants sought to strike out parts of the plaintiffs' claim arguing they disclosed no reasonable cause of action or were an abuse of process. The case involved complex legal issues regarding the soundness of pleadings the potential for striking out parts of a claim and whether certain claims against directors and companies involved had merit based on various legal theories.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Alex Wolffe

Alex Wolffe accused of wounding attempted robbery intimidation; no direct evidence circumstantial evidence

2019

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Personal Injury

Delvin Bean v. Criminal Injuries (Compensation) Board

Delvin Bean was assaulted on 8 February 2003 sustaining serious facial injuries. After a long delay he was awarded $28000 by the Board in 2014

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Richardson v Air Care Ltd.

Plaintiff claimed wrongful dismissal and discrimination for being replaced by Canadian workers citing lateness and non-compliance with start time as unjust reasons

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Ramon Blanchette v Fiona Miller

Ramon Blanchette was originally sentenced for burglary. After failing to comply with probation terms his suspended sentence was invoked leading to further imprisonment.

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Annuity & Life Re Ltd. et al v. Full Apex (Holdings) Limited et al

Dispute over shareholdings and allegations of conduct oppressive or prejudicial to some part of the members

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC v. Par-La-Ville Hotel and Residences Ltd Michael MacLean Yasmin MacLean Shane Mora (as Trustee of the Skyline Trust) Matthew Hollis (as Trustee of the Skyline Trust)

Loan of $18 million from MIF to PLV for hotel development misuse of escrowed funds breach of trust

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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