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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Capital Security Ltd v Mark Woodruff

Defendant misrepresented vehicle's racing time leading to false insurance coverage

2018

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kamal Williams v The Bermuda Hospitals Board

Williams experienced severe abdominal pain delayed CT scan and diagnosis of appendicitis surgery after 12 hours led to complications

2014

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Kiahna Trott-Edwards v The Queen

On 9 September 2015 Kiahna Trott-Edwards was convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Shijuan Mungal following an altercation that began on a bus and escalated outside Trott-Edwards' apartment resulting in Mungal's death from a bat strike to the head

2016

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

Civil

Andrew Crisson v Marshall Diel & Myers Limited

The case involves Andrew Crisson's (Appellant) failure to appeal within the prescribed period against the decision of the Chief Justice dated 7 May 2020 concerning an injunction granted for unpaid legal fees by MDM (Respondent). The Chief Justice rejected an application to vary the injunction for payment from frozen funds for living expenses and legal fees. The appeal for extension of time was denied due to lack of substantial reasons for the delay

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

David Lee Tucker v Hamilton Properties Limited

Summary of Plaintiff a bartender employed for over 10 years was summarily dismissed alleges mistreatment and discrimination based on disability age and place of origin

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Michael Pearman v. Terry Fray and Kendaree Fray

Dispute over right of way on 'The Roadway' connecting to Chapel of Ease Lane claimed by plaintiff for property access opposed by defendants

2015

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on appeal from the Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Rex v AH and AW

The DPP appealed against a stay of prosecution alleging serious sexual assault by AH and AW against SD. The Supreme Court stayed the prosecution citing exceptional circumstances that necessitated the stay to protect the criminal justice system's integrity

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

THE QUEEN v MELISSA BURTON

summary of Melissa Burton charged with theft by online bank transfers and abuse of senior; acquitted due to indictment issues

2018

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Beverly Sharlytta Allen v. Gold Coast Company Limited

The Plaintiff a chef employed by the Defendant slipped on a wet improperly constructed ramp at her workplace sustaining injuries

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Nitin T Mehta MFP-2000 LP v. Viking River Cruises Limited Viking Capital Limited MISA Investments Limited

Dispute over entitlement to a pro rata share of a declared dividend by Viking River Cruises Limited

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Amir Mizrachy v The King

Mizrachy convicted for using offensive words intending to cause fear and damaging a vehicle. The appeal challenges the magistrate's decision focusing on witness credibility and legal procedures

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Environmental

Joe DeSilva v. Minister of Environment Planning and Infrastructure

Appeal against decision refusing permission for fence construction related to quarry site operation license

2012

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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