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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Reverend P.L.C. Haynes v Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety

Reverend P.L.C. Haynes, a Guyanese national, applied for judicial review after the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety refused to renew his work permit in 2002. The refusal was based on allegations that Haynes had been engaged in activities beyond his work permit�s scope. The Cabinet Appeal Tribunal upheld the Minister�s decision. The Court considered whether Haynes was denied procedural fairness, given that he was not allowed to respond to the allegations before his work permit was revoked and his right to reside in Bermuda was terminated.

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Allison Thomas et al v. Fort Knox Bermuda Ltd et al

Alleged quasi-partnership and fraudulent share dilution in company by defendants

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Human Rights Commission v The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs The Minister of Social Development and Sports The Director of the Department of Child and Family Services

The case centers around the interpretation and application of section 35 of the Children Act 1998 concerning the appointment of litigation guardians and counsel for children in specified proceedings to ensure their interests are safeguarded. It highlights the failure in Bermuda to regularly appoint such representatives potentially impacting the child?s best interests in serious family court decisions

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

Keithly Daniel v. Exxon Services (Bermuda) Ltd.

Dispute over pension benefits and redundancy payments upon employment termination

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

THE CORPORATION OF HAMILTON v. MEXICO INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LLC

Corporation guaranteed $18M loan for hotel development deemed ultra vires

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

LeYoni Junos v. The Bank of Bermuda (HSBC)

LeYoni Junos unrepresented accused the court of bias and incompetence in a previous appeal

2013

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

LILLIAN CASEY MARTIN v. THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY

In 1997 Dr. James Martin entered into arrangements aiming to purchase Agar's Island if granted a license involving leasehold improvements to increase property value to meet the land valuation threshold for acquiring a license under the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956. Despite planning issues and a moratorium on licenses announced by the Government in 2005 Martin did not apply for a license until after the deadline passed in 2007. The statutory moratorium expired in 2012 and Martin died in 2013. His widow applied for a license in 2014.

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN v. TIFFANY DAWN EATHERLEY

Tiffany Dawn Eatherley pled guilty to perjury in relation to providing false testimony during the trial of Zakai Cann impacting the outcome of the trial

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Centaur Ventures Ltd. v. Akash Garg

Centaur Ventures Ltd. provided two loans to Akash Garg which he failed to repay. Garg claimed the loans were either dividends or waived which Centaur disputed.

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Walkers (Bermuda) Limited v Bermuda Bar Council

Appeal against refusal to grant a Certificate of Recognition to Walkers (Bermuda) Limited by the Bermuda Bar Council

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

N. E. v W. E.

Mother seeking child maintenance from Father for two children dispute over Father's financial contributions and disclosure

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Art Simons v. Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)

Art Simons charged with possessing cannabis cannabis resin and attempting to introduce contraband into prison on 11th January 2015. Trial judgment on 15th November 2016 appeal filed before sentencing.

2017

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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