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Criminal Cases

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

Khyri Carlos Smith-Williams v The Queen

Smith-Williams convicted of premeditated murder and using a firearm based on association with MOB gang and mistaken identity in a gang conflict involvement asserted through the testimony of an associate and circumstantial evidence

2019

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

Fernando Couto Soares Raleza v The Attorney-General and The Minister for Labour Home Affairs & Public Safety

Raleza a mason was granted a one-year work permit later sought permission for alternative employment in Bermuda which was denied leading to a judicial review application

2010

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Property

Cooper and Rans (Trustees of Norwood Bermuda Trust) v. Patricia Haycock and Gregory Haycock (Trustees of Bayside Trust)

Plaintiffs sought to enforce a covenant against defendants who intended to build on adjacent land arguing it breached terms of their property's conveyance

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Correia and McQueen v Chairman Immigration Appeal Tribunal and Minister of Home Affairs

The case involves appeals against the refusal to grant Bermudian status focusing on the interpretation of the qualifying period under the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

In the Matter of Dickson Group Holdings Limited (In Hong Kong Liquidation)

Company incorporated in Bermuda main business in Hong Kong and China in provisional liquidation and winding-up in Hong Kong application for scheme of arrangement in Bermuda parallel to Hong Kong law

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Griffin Line General Trading LLC v Centaur Ventures Ltd and Templar Capital Ltd

Dispute over the sale and assignment of the OCM Claim intended to repay loans misuse of assets and the validity of transactions under the Conveyancing Act 1983

2022

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited v. R?tli Stiftung and Salle Modulable

Dispute over whether a binding contract existed between Butterfield Trust and the Swiss parties for funding an opera house in Lucerne involving letters of agreement and subsequent legal actions in Switzerland and Bermuda

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Peter Frederick Bromby and John Mark Bromby v. Henry A. Talbot

Dispute over beach access rights assault and threats allegations leading to criminal charges subsequent acquittal and malicious prosecution claim

2009

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

R v Gardner (Bernard)

Gardner charged with premeditated murder and firearm use (25 December 2012) convicted 24 April 2015 life imprisonment appeal on admissibility of gunshot residue fairness of trial

2017

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

David Ted Bolden and Antoinette Arian Bolden v. The Queen

Appellants convicted for issuing false documents under Investment Business Act 2003 sentenced to community service acquitted of other charges

2012

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Gwendolyn Creary & Duane De La Chevotiere v. Marvlyn Paula De La Chevotiere

Dispute over Dr. Paul Alexander De La Chevotiere's will's validity alleging lack of testamentary capacity due to dementia leaving estate to Marvlyn and another daughter excluding Gwendolyn and Duane

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

J.L.B. v P.E.B.

Dispute over child maintenance payments following parents' financial changes

2023

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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