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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

Criminal

The King v. Winston Paynter

Possession of heroin with intent to supply possession of ammunition

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

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Molly White & Stephen White v. Denise Priscilla Trew HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited and Dennis William Dwyer

Dispute over potential judicial bias and late filing for appeal

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Harry Matthie (on behalf of Bermuda Parent Teacher Student Association) v. The Minister of Education and The Commissioner of Education

Challenging decisions regarding teacher/principal transfers Education (Parent Council) Rules 2015 and appointment of SCORE committee

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Tanisha Rampersad et al. v Runekco Edwards et al.

Family dispute over property ownership physical and verbal altercations contributions to property renovation and maintenance

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Ryan Willingham-Walker and Roberto C. Marques

Defendants pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply drugs and related offenses

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

Coralisle Group Ltd v Marie-Josee Caesar

Tribunal found CG Insurance unfairly dismissed Caesar awarded wages bonus severance and indefinite health insurance. Appeals contested Tribunal's awards and interpretation of Employment Act

2021

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Regina v. Permanent Police Tribunal and Bermuda Police Association

The Tribunal exceeded its authority by making an award pensionable contrary to statutory provisions

2009

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

M v F

Mother appeals for increased maintenance from father for their child citing bias and insufficient support in original magistrate's order

2021

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Name of Ewart F. Brown v. The Director of Public Prosecutions The Attorney General The Deputy Governor

A second application for recusal of the trial judge based on new evidence of alleged bias

2022

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

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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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