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 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
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
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
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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