Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
John Warwick v. Michael Lightbourne
Plaintiff issued a writ for $60000 claiming breach of contract for a boat sold to the defendant. The defendant's failure to enter appearance led to a default judgment later adjusted to $24000 based on defendant's admissions. The trial contested the terms and value of accommodation provided in lieu of cash payment.
2011
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
THE QUEEN v. WILLIAM FRANKLYN SMITH
William Franklyn Smith was convicted of attempted and actual unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under 14 and sexual exploitation of a young person by a person in a position of trust. His bail applications pending sentence and appeal were refused due to the serious nature of the crimes and the likelihood of a custodial sentence exceeding three years
2019
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Bermuda
Criminal
Shae Butterfield v The King
On 16 February 2019 police observed Shae Butterfield standing on a plastic bag containing cannabis and Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in Pembroke Parish. Following a chase Butterfield was arrested and cash was seized. Butterfield claimed the substances were in a jacket he bought and ran for safety not due to the drugs
2023
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Munib Masri v. Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and Teyseer Contracting Company WLL
The case involves the enforcement in Bermuda of judgments against Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and Teyseer Contracting Company WLL obtained in the High Court of England and Wales. The dispute centered around the appointment of a receiver and the costs associated with an application by an intervenor to set aside this appointment
2010
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal
THE QUEEN -v- KAMAL WORRELL
Legality of costs order against Crown Crown's conduct in prosecution. Kamal Worrell acquitted of conspiracy to defeat justice fabricating evidence and perjury after judge directed acquittal at conclusion of defence case; no costs ordered to Worrell
2016
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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