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Criminal Cases

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Immigration

Davis & Davis v. The Governor & The Minister for National Security

Mr. Davis's special status as a husband to a Bermudian revoked due to non-compliance leading to deportation after criminal conviction

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Holder v The Queen; Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) v Amanda Henry-Huggins

Disparity in sentencing for cannabis importation

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wanda Booth et al. v. HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited et al.

Dispute over consent orders mortgage and possession of property claims of inducement and coercion in consent order signing

2023

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Emmerson Glenville Donald v. The Minister of Works and Engineering and The Attorney-General

Plaintiff a former police constable developed chronic renal failure attributed to environmental conditions at work leading to a legal claim for damages due to failure to maintain a safe working environment

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Cablevision Limited v The Minister of Energy Telecommunications and E-Commerce

Dispute over refusal of appeal against decision of Telecommunications Commission based on legitimate expectations from a letter by Commission's attorneys concerning re-transmission channels for Bermuda Broadcasting Company

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Terry Coxon et al v Minister of Finance et al

The case involves a dispute over the legality of notices issued by the Minister of Finance demanding information from financial institutions about U.S. taxpayers related to the enforcement of the U.S.A. - Bermuda Tax Convention Act 1986. The claimants argued that the notices were issued without proper jurisdiction were based on incorrect facts and constituted a 'fishing expedition'

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Susann Smith v Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation

Susann Smith applied for judicial review of a decision by the Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation not to refer her human rights complaint to a board of inquiry under the Human Rights Act 1981. She had filed a complaint in 2004 against the Minister of the Environment, alleging discrimination in licensing her to practice veterinary medicine. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) initially dismissed her complaint, but later reversed its decision based on a report from the Ombudsman. The Acting Minister refused to refer the case, arguing that the HRC had no authority to reconsider its earlier dismissal.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Barbara Diana Mary Lambert & Myron Adwin Piper (as Trustees of the Kwanzaa Trust) v. Darnell Todd-Wynn

Plaintiffs and Defendant entered a romantic relationship planned to live together property transferred to trust disputes over ownership and renovation costs

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dennis Arthur Soares Figureido vs. Cindy Laws

summary of The Plaintiff was hired by the Defendant for building works which led to disputes over payment quality and completion of the work including issues with stop work notices and underpinning of excavation work

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Tensor Endowment Limited and UBS Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd. v New Stream Capital Fund Limited

Legal validity of stay application under the Act distribution rules for insolvent segregated accounts legal standing of receivers to apply for a stay interests of Class K shareholders

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

L. Marshall et al. v. Deputy Governor et al.

Challenges to conscription for compulsory military service in Bermuda Regiment on several grounds including inadequacy of voluntary enlistment unlawful discrimination and invalid notices for military service

2008

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

Dundee Leeds Management Services et al v. Nitin Aggarwal

Between 1993 and 1998 Nitin Aggarwal developed the Leeds Group which was sold to Dundee Bank in 1998. A dispute arose over Aggarwal's termination in 2002 leading to legal proceedings over allegations of financial misconduct and the proper calculation of a termination payment

2007

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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