Criminal Cases
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
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
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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