Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Contract
Sheila Thomas v Haile Maskal (Trading as WEST SIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
summary of Dispute over construction and renovation work on Sheila Thomas's property by Haile Maskal trading as West Side Construction Management including issues of slow work progress overpayment and abandonment of the project
2023
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited v. Leroy Scott Wales and Kimberlee Ann Wales
HSBC sought to recover debts against the Wales for a mortgage loan and a promissory note. The Wales argued the bank had a duty to advise them on the loan's suitability and fairness. The court examined whether HSBC owed a duty of care in advising on the mortgage loan application.
2018
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Constitutional
THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS and THE ATTORNEY GENERAL -and- MICHAEL & CHRISTINE BARBOSA
summary of Michael Barbosa born in Bermuda to non-Bermudian parents and his wife Christine Barbosa sought declarations related to their rights and statuses under the Bermuda Constitution and immigration laws
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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