Criminal Cases
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
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
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies