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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Ann H. Womer Benjamin vs. KPMG Bermuda and KPMG Barbados

The Plaintiff as Liquidator claims the Defendants failed in their duty of care in auditing services leading to financial insolvency

2007

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

B v B

Married couple with three children seeking divorce division of assets and determination of child custody and maintenance

2010

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Athene Holding Ltd. v. Central Laborers Pension Fund

Athene sought an interim anti-suit injunction against CLPF to prevent further action in New York arguing that disputes should be resolved under Bermuda's exclusive jurisdiction clause in Athene's Bye-Laws. CLPF initiated a derivative action in New York against Athene's asset management alleging fiduciary duty breaches.

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

Debra Kaye Araujo v. Michael Brian Teixeira Araujo

Marriage in 1994 breakdown in 2005 decree nisi in 2006 financial and property disputes trust involvement in asset protection business interests of respondent

2008

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Michael Richardson v. Fiona Miller

The appellant Michael Richardson was convicted on Count 2 for failing to comply with a police officer's demand for a breath sample after being stopped for suspected impaired driving. He was fined $1500 and disqualified from driving for 18 months.

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Constitutional

Kenneth Hurf Williams v. The Queen

Conviction upheld

2020

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Marcus Uddin v The Commissioner of Police

Marcus Uddin employed as a probationary officer subject to Police Act and COSO terminated unfairly on 27 July 2021 during informal Management Action Plan

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Garth Bell

Appropriateness of the sentence for unlawful wounding grounds for suspending sentence

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Mandaya Thomas v. The Queen

Appellant convicted for importing Acetylfentanyl initial conviction based on drug being controlled expert evidence later suggesting it might not be

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Cumulus Eastern European Property Fund Limited

Summary of Bermuda Monetary Authority petitioned for winding-up of the Company due to breaches of the IFA resulting in the appointment of Roy Bailey and Keiran Hutchinson as Joint Provisional Liquidators (JPLs)

2018

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Human Rights

Battiston v. Grant

Respondent claimed discrimination in employment based on place of origin. Board of Inquiry found discrimination. Appellant challenged Board's decision claiming errors in law and procedure.

2016

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Raymond Davis et al. v. Premier of Bermuda E. David G. Burt and Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda

Focuses on whether the Commission of Inquiry's scope included or excluded specific claims by Davis and Piper related to land losses due to perceived irregularities and whether these were within the Commission's mandate

2022

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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