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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Ronald Frederick Terceira v. Harold Michael Terceira et al.

The Plaintiff, Ronald Terceira, claimed ownership of a commercial property (5 Marsh Lane, Devonshire) through proprietary estoppel. He argued that his father promised him ownership in return for financing and constructing the building. The Defendants, his six siblings, contended that the property was part of their late father?s estate and should be divided equally. They also counterclaimed for compensation from the Plaintiff for occupying the property without paying rent.

2010

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Commercial

IPOC International Growth Fund Ltd v. OAO 'CT-Mobile' LV Finance Group

IPOC brought proceedings against CTM in Russian courts in breach of arbitration agreements related to shareholding in MegaFon. LVFG sought similar relief against IPOC. IPOC expected to indirectly own CTM's MegaFon Stake but was opposed due to alleged breaches and agreements' arbitration clauses. Swedish Swiss arbitrations sought to enforce Option Agreements and transfer MegaFon Stake to IPOC. Russian proceedings were initiated by IPOC against LVFG and others seeking direct ownership of MegaFon Stake but were in breach of arbitration agreements.

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE vs IJK LIMITED

Application by IJK Limited to discharge a production order granted on the request of the Minister of Finance for financial records to assist in a tax investigation by India focusing on the relevance process and legality of the information sought

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Alex Wolffe

Alex Wolffe was accused of participating in a robbery and wounding with intent at Mr. Borislav Angelov's residence based on circumstantial evidence including possession of a borrowed motorcycle and a cut on his finger/hand around the time of the incident. The defense argued lack of direct evidence and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case.

2019

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

LeYoni Junos v. The Bank of Bermuda (HSBC)

Junos challenged a possession order granted to HSBC due to mortgage default alleging fraud duress and procedural violations. Attempted to obstruct enforcement via legal and procedural challenges.

2013

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Contract

Vernon Trott & Claude Slater v. James Douglas & Jakeisha Douglas

Contract for construction of a one-bedroom apartment breach for not completing on time additional costs for completion by another contractor

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the matter of Island Ophthalmology Ltd

Existence and nature of debt company's solvency proper characterisation of payments

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

RE ABC TRUSTS

Amendment of trust charging clauses and perpetuity provisions interpretation of charitable trust

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Curtis Swan v The Queen

Curtis Swan convicted on conspiracy to import cocaine and money laundering sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment for cocaine importation and 3 years for each money laundering count sentences to run concurrently

2018

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Luke David Armstrong v The Queen

Appellant convicted on dangerous driving causing death and driving without license collision occurred no excessive speed or impairment by appellant deceased impaired by alcohol and drugs

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF XYZ TRUSTS

The need for restructuring due to family tensions legal challenges to trustees' powers and decisions modification of company bye-laws against a family director

2017

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Military

Jamel Hardtman et al. v. The Commanding Officer of The Bermuda Regiment et al.

Appeal against conscription arguing violation of constitutional rights to be protected from forced labour and freedom of conscience

2011

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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