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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

IN THE MATTER OF HSIN CHONG GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED (IN PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION FOR RESTRUCTURING PURPOSES)

Insolvency restructuring feasibility creditor's rights

2020

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Travone Saltus v The Queen

Lorenzo Stovell was murdered in 2012. The case against Saltus relied on a confession to Troy Harris which became controversial due to Harris's unavailability for cross-examination.

2018

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Julian Washington v. The Queen

Washington was convicted of premeditated murder attempted murder and firearms offenses. Appeals focused on juror bias evidence admissibility and the rejection of a no case to answer submission. DNA and GSR evidence played a significant role.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

J.E. Wakefield v. T. Symonds et al

Possession of property in Southampton Parish false claim of adverse possession since 1984 plaintiff's title not extinguished

2009

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Employment

Bas-Serco Ltd v The Government of Bermuda

Contractual dispute over indemnity for legal costs related to employee liabilities upon contract termination

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Annuity & Life Reassurance Ltd v. Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited and Others

Petitioner sought costs for a minority shareholder petition with issues on transfer-pricing and prejudicial conduct towards minority shareholders

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

LEYONI JUNOS v HSBC (BANK OF BERMUDA) LTD and KEVIN TAYLOR

Plaintiff alleges possession order obtained by fraud seeks to set aside possession order

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Outrider Master Fund LP v. US Holdings Ltd

Petition for company winding up restructuring of equity and debts

2023

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Keimon Lawrence v HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd.

summary of Appeal against default judgments entered against Defendants for failing to pay a debt of $3609666 under a guarantee to the Plaintiff HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd. The Defendants had guaranteed a loan for a business venture that failed.

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN -v- CHRISTOPHER CLARKE GAREATH ADDERLEY

Christopher Clarke a former Police Inspector and Gareath Adderley are charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice in relation to discontinuing a prosecution against Stefan Adderley and arranging a lesser sentence or conditional discharge in exchange for money

2022

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) Bermuda Public Service Union (BPSU) Bermuda Union of Teachers (BUT) v. The Minister of Home Affairs

Unions appealed against declarations that their actions were unlawful under specific labor legislation following a financial dispute with the government leading to irregular industrial actions

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen vs Rashad Cooper

Rashad Cooper was convicted of wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place motivated by the sexual orientation of the victim

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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