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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda J (Petitioner Father)

Divorce

r J v J (Custody, Care, and Control of Children)

The Father petitioned for divorce in 2005 and sought joint custody of two children, S and A. The Mother contested the petition but later agreed to divorce, requesting sole custody. The Court initially granted the Mother sole custody. In 2008, the Father applied to vary the order, seeking joint custody and equal care and control. The Court reviewed the Social Inquiry Report (SIR) and cross-examined both parents and the social worker before issuing its ruling.

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Billy Odoch v. The Queen

Odoch a Ugandan citizen convicted in Bermuda for using false documents later applied for asylum fearing persecution in Uganda was detained pending deportation

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

HSBC Bank of Bermuda Limited v Ambiance Holdings Ltd. Carlton Simmons

Dispute over leases and mortgage property challenges to affidavit validity electronic swearing issues rental arrears

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

The Seventh Sense Star Limited v. Azzam Faisal Khouj and Ameen Ahmed A. Mansouri

Recovery of proceeds from sale of a private jet owned by the company sold during liquidation

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Capital Partners Securities Co Ltd v. Sturgeon Central Asia Balanced Fund Ltd

Petitioner withdrew petition due to lack of standing as a registered shareholder Respondent sought costs dispute over rectification of register issue raised in petition

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction (Commercial Court)

Commercial

Class K of New Stream Capital Fund Ltd v. UBS Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd & Tensor Endowment Limited

Tensor sought to redeem Class K shares in January 2008 expected completion by May 31 2008. Respondent declined to pay out redemption proceeds and promoted an out-of-court plan to avoid investment losses for all shareholders due to the 2008 financial crisis liquidity

2009

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Cox v The Queen

Mr. Cox was sentenced for privacy intrusion against a girl but appealed due to issues with the charge and his plea which was recorded as 'guilty' without a formal change from 'not guilty'

2014

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Yvonne Cacace (trading as NIRVANA MAS BERMUDA) v. (1) Jason Sukdeo (trading as JR CONSULTING and PASSION BERMUDA) (2) Bermuda Heroes Weekend Ltd

Disagreement over a partnership agreement to participate jointly in the Parade of Bands at Heroes Weekend breach of agreement allegations and subsequent withdrawal from the Parade by one party

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF THE R TRUST

Trustee

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Hazel Marlene Holder v. Antoine James Luddell Holder and Clyde Elliott Braxtone Holder

Dispute over property subdivision beneficial ownership and spillage encroachment

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dr. Christopher L. Johnson v. Bermuda Hospitals Board

Dispute over breach of a consent order regarding temporary hospital privileges and procedural fairness

2014

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Wanda Ann Pedro v The Attorney-General & Minister for Legal Affairs

Validity of acting judge's ruling misfeasance in public office limitation issues

2021

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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