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Criminal Cases

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

The Corporation of Hamilton -v- The Attorney General and The Centre for Justice

Dispute over the legality of a 2007 Ordinance regarding parking regulation and vehicle clamping in Hamilton Bermuda. Questions regarding compliance with publication and parliamentary scrutiny requirements.

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Maxwell Sinclair Roberts v. Lyndon Raynor

Roberts attempted to obtain $20M from a re-insurance company through deception was convicted and sentenced to 5 years appealed the sentence

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Harold Darrell v. Richard Horseman and Partners of Wakefield Quin

Negligent legal advice leading to missed appeal deadline in a racial discrimination case

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Capital Partners Securities Co. Ltd v Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd

Plaintiff sought rectification of the Fund's share register to reflect transfer of shares to CPS initially to wind up the Defendant. The Defendant delayed registering the transfer citing AML/KYC concerns. The court found Defendant's refusal after the statutory time limit unjustified and ordered rectification of the register.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

W.E.R. vs. C.L.M.R.

The Respondent sought a freezing order against the Petitioner alleging misrepresentation of assets in a Consent Order from December 2012

2019

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) of Bermuda

Civil

Detective Sergeant David Bhagwan v Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service and others

Bhagwan sought judicial review against non-promotion decision appeal dismissed case on costs following appeal

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Marshalle Augustus v. Wendy Gibbons

Plaintiff filed for an injunction to stop the Defendant from trespassing and renovating a shed on her property

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd v Registrar of the Supreme Court

Media organization's application for access to court documents denied by Registrar appealed and upheld by the Court

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Lanieice Woods v. Christopher Swan (in his capacity as Executor of the estate of John Eustace deceased)

The Plaintiff sought specific performance of a lease for 'Evans View Cottage'. After moving in the Defendant refused to sign the lease leading to a dispute over possession. The Defendant issued a notice to quit claiming the lease was invalid without full execution.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

STIFTUNG SALLE MODULABLE and RUTLI STIFTUNG v. BUTTERFIELD TRUST (BERMUDA) LIMITED

The case involves a dispute over a donation contract for funding the construction of the Salle Modulable opera house in Lucerne governed by Swiss law and the Trustee's unlawful termination of the contract

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Sino Charm International Limited vs. Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited

Sino Charm sought winding up of Titan Group based on unpaid statutory demand. Debt dispute centered on whether it was bona fide. Company claimed funds for bond were fraudulently obtained challenging bond's validity

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Kingate Management Limited

Kingate Management Ltd managed funds invested with Bernard L. Madoff Madoff's arrest led to litigation by investors claims against trustees and shareholders of Kingate Management

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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