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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Environmental

Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce v. The Minister of Home Affairs

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) challenged the Minister of Home Affairs? decision to uphold the Development Applications Board (DAB) approval of four planning applications related to the Tucker?s Point development project. BEST argued that the Minister?s decision was unlawful as it failed to require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and violated natural justice by allowing private meetings with developers. The Minister defended his decision, arguing that environmental concerns had been considered.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited v Ambiance Holdings Ltd & Carlton Simmons

Mortgage granted to Carlton Simmons by HSBC leases granted to Ambiance without HSBC's written consent receivers appointed rental arrears claimed

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

David Jahwell Cox & Jahki Dillas v The Queen

Appeals challenge minimum sentence provisions for having a knife in public as unconstitutional. Cox convicted for possession of a machete and sentenced to three years. Dillas pleaded guilty to multiple offences including possession of a machete sentenced to five years. Issue centered on whether minimum sentences were constitutional and proportionate to the crime.

2008

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Henry O'Connor vs. Gilda Furbert

Henry O'Connor disputed his occupancy and liability for rent for a period claiming he did not reside at the premises and had no verbal agreement with the landlord. Gilda Furbert the landlord claimed O'Connor owed rent for specific months post the lease period.

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kethyio Whitehurst v The Queen

The appellant associated with MOB gang chased and intimidated Travis Lowe resulting in Lowe's death by collision with a delivery van

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

S v. L

Formation of funds management issues arbitration for breach of fiduciary duties $136808283.00 award

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of GA Settlement In the Matter of GB Settlement In the Matter of GC Settlement

Request for variation of settlements due to obscure and unsuitable provisions alignment with founder's wishes improvement in trust administration

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Robert Ross Salmon vs. Simone Salmon

Husband seeks variation of a 2005 consent order due to income changes and Wife's relocation to Germany with children

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

First Atlantic Commerce Limited v The Bank of Bermuda Limited

Plaintiff insolvent relying on parent company's support; Defendant seeks security for costs due to Plaintiff's insolvency; issue of whether court can order insolvent local plaintiff to provide security for costs under inherent jurisdiction

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of A Company AND In the Matter of an Application by Joint Provisional Liquidators to Recover Their Costs

JPLs seek approval for their costs incurred since March 15 2013 totaling over $445000. The Company disputes the amount claiming it is unreasonable. The case involves complexities related to the company's insolvency and the potential impact of provisional liquidation on the company's principal asset a bank with concerns over its value if the liquidation became public. The JPLs were appointed to review a transaction and faced challenges due to the commercial environment's volatility.

2013

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kyle Sousa Shannon Jerome Tucker and Vernon Michael Simons v The Queen

Matthew Clarke was murdered at his home defendants convicted based on circumstantial evidence and police interviews; claimed no fair trial due to evidence and representation issues

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Goodwin Davano Spencer

Defendant sought review of a decision consenting to the preferment of a voluntary bill of indictment claiming misapprehension of the nature of the Crown's case and the offences considered

2008

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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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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