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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Joseph Reynolds v. Attorney General of Bermuda

Reynolds a police officer sued for injuries from a training exercise

2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

In the Matter of the Estate of D

The case involved a dispute over whether letters of administration for the Deceased's Bermudian estate should be granted on a limited or unlimited basis revolving around the administration of the estate's assets specifically related to proceedings commenced in 2013

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

IN THE MATTER OF JARDINE STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LIMITED AND IN THE MATTER OF THE AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN JMH INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND JMH BERMUDA LIMITED AND JARDINE STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LIMITED AND IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 106 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981

The court dealt with issues arising from an earlier judgment related to privilege in litigation specifically regarding the amalgamation agreement between JMH Investments Limited JMH Bermuda Limited and Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited. The primary issue was the scope of privilege for legal advice contemplated in defense of section 106 proceedings of the Companies Act 1981.

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Family

Kate R W Grayken v. John P Grayken

Claim for damages for breach of contract fraudulent misrepresentation negligent misrepresentation and mistake regarding asset classification in a divorce agreement

2011

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Insurance

Colonial Insurance Company Limited v. Kate Thomson and James Thomson

The case arose from a civil claim for damages due to personal injury. Liability was established and damages were assessed with consideration to a new discount rate for future loss of earnings leading to an increased award. The appeal by Colonial Insurance on the discount rate was dismissed and costs were taxed favorably for the respondents applying new guideline rates for legal fees.

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional

James Famous Shaki Easton Seth Ming Tekle Ming v. The Attorney-General of Bermuda The Chairman of the Defence Exemption Tribunal His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda

Applicants members of Bermudians Against the Draft seek exemptions from military service as conscientious objectors challenging certain legislative provisions and tribunal's constitutionality

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Traffic

Safiyah Talbot v The Queen

Safiyah Talbot convicted for failing to provide breath sample and making false statement overturned car incident alcohol evidence refusal to take breath test false identity claim

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Athene Holding Limited v. Imran Siddiqui Stephen Cernich Caldera Holdings Ltd

Athene's request to use confidential documents in US court defendants' opposition bias and recusal of judge issues

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional

Dennis Robinson & Rebecca Wallington v The Director of Public Prosecutions & The Attorney General

Plaintiffs alleged criminal justice delays violated their right to a trial within a reasonable time impacting parole and custody status. Requested stay of criminal charges

2019

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

Criminal

LeVeck Roberts Quincy Brangman and Khyri Smith-Williams v The Queen

Applications to reopen appeals due to recent legal developments regarding jury selection rights challenging the constitutionality of Criminal Code Amendment Act (No 2) 2020

2020

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Quincy Brangman v The Queen

Quincy Brangman convicted for attempted murder and using a firearm during the commission of an indictable offence sentenced to 25 years in total identified by victim Nathan Darrell as the shooter

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

The Bermuda Telephone Company Limited v The Minister of Telecommunications and E-Commerce

summary of BTC appealed against the Minister's decision to reduce the LAC from 5? per minute to 3? per minute claiming it would significantly reduce its revenue

2008

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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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