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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. John Dexter Seaman

Defendant found guilty of multiple counts of sexual offences against two young sisters over several years including Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Sexual Exploitation

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Steve M. Franks v Troy Burgess

Franks alleged Burgess failed to repair his Rover and overcharged him resulting in Franks spending retirement funds on repairs and parts not properly installed or possibly swapped by Burgess

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Guardian Limited v Bermuda Trust Company Limited

Dispute over whether a widow is an excluded beneficiary in a trust

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen vs. Kyle Wheatley Calshunto James and Kenton Smith

Kyle Wheatley a police officer conspired to withdraw traffic tickets for cash involving others as brokers compromising the integrity of the justice system

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Lancashire Insurance Company Ltd. v. MS Frontier Reinsurance Ltd.

The case involves a dispute over the assignment of a lease and the validity of a termination notice served by MS Frontier against Lancashire. Lancashire contended that the termination notice was not validly served while MS Frontier argued it was. The initial judgment found the notice validly served which Lancashire appealed.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller v. Marley Watkins and Adanessa Infante

Conspiracy to import cannabis resin attempt to remove criminal property (cash) from Bermuda

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Evatt Anthony Tamine v. Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd.

Tamine sought to prevent Bermuda Press from publishing content from a sealed affidavit (ET 2020 Affidavit) related to trust proceedings alleging breach of court-sealed documents

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the matter of Mr. Thomas Lowe QC

Thomas Lowe QC seeks admission to represent the defendant a Bermudian mutual fund company in a case involving more than $600 million worth of assets under a plan challenged for breaching the Segregated Account Companies Act 2000

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Property

Greta Lois Marshall v. Joseph Edward Wakefield and Donna Jean Accardo (Executors of the Estate of the late Hazel Jean Crozier)

Plaintiff seeks to prevent sale of jointly owned home for husband's debts

2009

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Le-Veck Roberts

Appeal against sentence for premeditated murder and firearms offences initially concurrent sentences question of consecutive sentencing for firearms offences

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

S v S and RCL

Variation of maintenance orders for children post-divorce relocation of mother to France tax implications financial burden

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Shayne James v The Queen

Shayne James convicted for handling and discharging a homemade firearm appeal centered on disclosure issues and trial fairness

2018

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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