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Criminal Cases

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Anwar Muhammad v The Queen

Muhammad convicted for attempted murder and unlawful use of a firearm in shooting Shantoine Princeton Burrows; DNA evidence linked Muhammad to the scene; defense contested gang evidence admissibility

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Sergio Bulhoes & Laura Souza-Bulhoes v. Trucks Advisory Committee & Minister of Transport

Refusal of intermediate truck permit procedural issues

2010

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Oil Basins Limited v Conticommerce S.A. and Fondation Anora

Determine the rightful claimant to the royalty payments and manage escrow account information disclosure

2012

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Jomar Caines v The Queen

The court provided guidance on sentencing provisions in section 70P of the Criminal Code Act 1907 specifically regarding the portion of the sentence that must be served before parole eligibility

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

F v. F (Re: Maintenance Pending Suit)

The case revolves around the Wife's application for maintenance pending suit amidst a background of the Husband forming a new relationship and litigation affecting family assets. The Wife requested interim ancillary relief and the case involves extensive affidavits and exhibits from both parties touching on matters of discovery trust situs changes and unauthorized document acquisition.

2011

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

Criminal

James Robert Rumley v The Queen

Rumley convicted for importing firearm parts appealed based on trial errors and presumption of knowledge

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Criminal

Harrison Isaac Jr. v Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant)

Harrison Isaac Jr. convicted for using an unlicensed motor cycle contested the time of offence noted on the ticket

2020

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Ramano Mills v The Queen

Mills sentenced to 14 years for firearm ammunition and cannabis possession after resisting arrest. Police tasered Mills found a firearm and cannabis in his possession. Mills had prior convictions denied gang membership. Sentence debated as excessive but upheld.

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Commercial Properties Limited v. Sago Properties Limited

CPL issued a writ seeking a permanent injunction against Sago to prevent development that interferes with CPL's right to light and way. Sago proceeded with construction despite CPL's objections and legal actions.

2008

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Employment

Bermuda Hospitals Board v. Geneanne Woods-Forde

Woods-Forde dismissed for allegedly calling co-employee's child's school and lying resulting in breach of trust

2014

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

Commercial

Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Limited v Ivanishvili et al

Appeal on misrepresentation claim partially allowed extensive costs incurred

2023

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

K.D. v The Queen

K.D. sought to appeal out of time based on new information provided to authorities aiming for sentence reduction for providing information on guns and ammunition

2018

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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