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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller v. Zurita Tucker O?Keisha Clarke Yukie Pearman

Mark Lewis was robbed while intoxicated; Tucker Clarke and Pearman were found soon after with stolen items

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Bermuda Ombudsman v. Corporation of Hamilton et al.

The case revolves around the Ombudsman's attempt to certify the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Hamilton for contempt stemming from their failure to respond to summonses for an interview regarding the transparency and public consultation of the Hamilton Waterfront project lease process

2013

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Intellectual Property

Performing Right Society Limited v. Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited and The Attorney-General

Dispute over copyright legislation validity Bermuda's legislative competence for foreign copyright protection

2017

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v Dwayne Creary

Creary caused a road traffic accident injuring two persons charged with causing grievous bodily harm by driving without due care appealed magistrate s sentencing

2021

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Environmental

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce v. The Minister of Environment and Sports

The court concluded the appeal should be dismissed due to lack of reasons for the decision questioning the appropriateness of a Minister performing a judicial function and highlighted concerns over impartiality in the decision-making process

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

E.V. v. F.V.

Dispute over disclosure of financial and personal information following a divorce. Respondent sought further disclosure from Petitioner under Rule 77(4) including details of travel bank statements financial proof and information about persons residing in the Petitioner's home.

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the matter of Opus Offshore Limited and in the matter of the Companies Act 1981

Summary of Two creditors? winding up petitions brought against Opus Offshore Limited disagreements on which petition to proceed on and who should be appointed as provisional liquidators

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Gloyd Robinson v The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority and The Minister of Transport

Claims arising from alleged failure by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority to issue necessary approval under Air Navigation Order; issues of legal standing breach of Bribery Act and tortious interference

2023

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

R. Penny Ingram v. Rachael Robinson

Lease of domestic premises dispute over eviction and damages to or loss of items

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Glen Brangman v. L. Raynor

Sexual assault charges by subordinate against General Manager of Bermuda Housing Corporation inconsistencies in testimony question of consent

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Sannapareddy v. The Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service

The applicant contended that his arrest on May 19 2016 and subsequent search were unlawful due to a lack of sufficient basis arguing that the exercise of summary arrest powers must be limited and justified especially under section 23(6) of PACE which the police used for the arrest

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona Miller v. Romario Dill and Shiloh Robinson

Acquittal of defendants for unlawful touching of a minor appeal to clarify law regarding burden of proof

2016

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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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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