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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dale Lee v. Brenda Spencer

Landlord terminated tenant's lease claiming need for premises tenant appealed claiming insufficient notice and opportunity to be heard

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Kingate Global Fund Ltd. (In Liquidation) and Kingate Euro Fund Ltd. (In Liquidation)

Kingate Global Fund Ltd. and Kingate Euro Fund Ltd., incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), invested through Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS). They were liquidated following the exposure of the Madoff Ponzi scheme. The Joint Liquidators sought an order under Section 195 of the Companies Act 1981 to compel PwC Bermuda to produce audit documents related to their work for the funds. PwC resisted, arguing that the Bermuda Court lacked jurisdiction.

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Agrenco Limited v. Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited

Credit Suisse's statutory demand for US$50 million against Agrenco for a guarantee related to a subsidiary's credit agreement breach subsequent litigation and insolvency issues

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Chae Foggo

Accused sent threatening text messages to former girlfriend

2017

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

JAHKEO LESHORE & DARRION SIMONS -v- THE QUEEN

David Clarke was shot and killed in a gang-related incident as retaliation; Leshore and Simons convicted based on circumstantial evidence including DNA cell phone data and witness testimonies

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

PATRICK EARL EUGENE BEAN v. LLEWELLYN PENISTON

Plaintiff claimed arrears of rent under an oral contract. Defendant failed to formally enter an appearance but filed a defense and counterclaim challenging the default judgment and asserting a different ownership of the property.

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Valisa Holder v Fiona Miller

Holder convicted for importing and possessing cannabis challenged trial court's recording of findings and procedural fairness

2017

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Jonathan Cumberbatch v The Queen

Jonathan Cumberbatch convicted on confession for serious sexual assault and sexual exploitation of minors sentenced to 12 years appeal resulted in conviction substitution to lesser offence

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Michael Kuczkiewicz v. HG (Bermuda) Ltd.

Dispute over entitlement to a company warrant for share conversion following plaintiff's employment cessation

2018

Supreme Court Bermuda

Civil

Munib Masri v. Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and others

The case involves the reciprocal enforcement of judgments against the defendant obtained in the High Court of England and Wales and the intervenor's claims regarding costs and legal expenses

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

E.R.G. Resources LLC v Nabors Global Holdings II Limited

Dispute over share purchase agreement claim for specific performance injunction to prevent share disposal

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SAN ANTONIO OIL & GAS SERVICES LIMITED

San Antonio International Limited seeks audited accounts and inspection of books from the Joint Liquidators of San Antonio Oil & Gas Services Limited claiming economic interest due to indirect ownership

2020

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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