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Criminal Cases

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kimmisha Perinchief v The Queen

Kimmisha Perinchief was involved in importing cannabis via a marine vessel. Her conviction involved cellphone evidence and previous incidents of drug importation. The court discussed the admissibility of such evidence and sentencing guidelines.

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Peter Furbert v The Department of Human Resources and Information Commissioner

Furbert sought judicial review against the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and Information Commissioner regarding a PATI Act decision

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of NewOcean Energy Holdings Limited

HSBC petitioned for winding up of the Company seeking the appointment of JPLs; Company faced liquidity issues but was balance sheet solvent; Company engaged in restructuring efforts; disputes arose between the Company and JPLs; significant progress in restructuring reported by the Company including asset sales negotiations

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

MFP-2000 LP v. Viking Capital Limited & Misa Investments Limited

Dispute over entitlement to enforce a purchase of minority shares after majority shareholders transferred their shares post-notice

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

The Commissioner of Police and The Attorney General vs Bermuda Broadcasting Co. Ltd. Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd. DeFontes Television Centre Ltd. Bermuda Sun Ltd.

Leak of confidential police investigation documents concerning Bermuda Housing Corporation publication by defendants

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Shelly Hall Properties Limited v. Nicole Julia Warren and Elmore Antoine Warren

Dispute over unpaid maintenance fees and breach of lease terms

2022

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

R. Wilson v. R. Pearman

Claimant claimed Lot B through predecessors' adverse possession. Defendant owned adjacent Lot C and made attempts to acquire Lot B. Claimant's predecessors had undisturbed use of Lot B for over 40 years. Defendant's actions did not constitute dispossession.

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Criminal

Fiona Miller v. Shayne James

Theft of a motorcycle and subsequent robbery involving the stolen motorcycle; identification and fingerprint evidence key issues

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Paul Douglas Martin v. Government of the United States of America

Paul Douglas Martin applied for leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council against the Supreme Court?s February 27, 2020 ruling, which upheld an extradition order issued by the Magistrates? Court. The US had requested Martin?s extradition to serve a 1-3 year sentence imposed in his absence in New York for an offense committed in 2006. Martin argued that his extradition was unjust due to the 13-year delay in pursuing the request. He contended that he lived openly in Bermuda under his real name and that the US failed to take timely action. The Court considered whether the delay made extradition unjust or oppressive under section 82 of the Extradition Act 2003 (Overseas Territories) Order 2016.

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

G v. G

Husband alleges Wife unlawfully obtained and used his confidential documents in court filings

2015

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

A Barrister v Bermuda Bar Council

Complaint about a conveyancing transaction leading to a breach of professional conduct specifically in failing to ensure the client was aware of the nature of the property interest being acquired

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF A FIRM OF BARRISTERS AND ATTORNEYS

Plaintiff seeks injunction to prevent former attorneys from representing his second wife in divorce citing breach of confidentiality from a previous divorce representation 16 years prior

2014

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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