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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Denise Priscilla Trew v HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited and Dennis William Dwyer (as Executor of the Estate of Robert Allen Trew)

Issues revolved around the bank's power to sell validity of the sale process and allegations of selling at an undervalue

2021

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

JaQuii Pearman-DeSilva v The Queen

Conviction of murder and firearms offenses shooting after a heated exchange identification by CCTV chase by police GSR evidence

2017

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Immigration

H. Graham v. The Minister of Labour Home Affairs and Public Safety

Applicant challenged deportation decision claiming a lack of notice and natural justice breach

2009

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

R v. JAHFARI CYRUS-RAYNOR

Jahfari Raynor charged with unlawfully wounding Michelle Richards-Butterfield on August 5 2018. The Crown's application to ascertain if it's necessary to include gang association particulars in the charge

2019

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Eldon Binns (1) Tyrone Sampson (2) Compass Holdings Limited (3) v. Kyril Burrows (also trading as Human Nature)

The case involved a dispute over money held in trust and an overpayment for software with the plaintiffs claiming restitution and the defendant countering with a claim of being a net creditor

2012

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Divorce

DEBRA KAYE ARAUJO vs. MICHAEL BRIAN TEIXEIRA ARAUJO

The parties were married on 29 October 1994 cohabited until approximately September 2005 and divorced with decree nisi pronounced on 31 March 2006 and made absolute on 16 May 2006. Post-separation they lived separately within the matrimonial home with the husband leaving around end of July/August 2006. They have two children. The wife works as an underwriter and the husband is a businessman with interests in several companies. Cross applications for ancillary relief were filed by both parties leading to extensive affidavits and interlocutory applications. Issues arose concerning trust assets settled by the husband particularly whether these assets form part of matrimonial assets or constitute a financial resource available to the husband.

2008

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Insurance

Argus Insurance Company Ltd v. Somers Isles Insurance Company Ltd and Harold Talbot

The case examines the methodology for calculating discount rates for future loss in personal injury claims considering the shift from a fixed percentage approach to one influenced by current economic realities and investment returns. It involves a detailed analysis of expert testimony on economic conditions investment strategies and the applicability of the Ogden Tables.

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

In the Matter of Agritrade Resources Limited

Agritrade Resources facing insolvency agrees to restructuring; disputes on JPLs' powers and identity

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Dove & Butterfly Ltd. v The Director of Social Insurance & The Minister of Finance

D&B sought judicial review against a decision denying economic relief claim deemed hopeless with a pre-existing favorable tribunal decision

2023

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Troy Burrows The Paragon Trust Bermuda Self-Storage Limited v. Erwin P. Adderley & Associates Limited

Dispute over failure to complete architectural and planning services for a storage facility delay in project

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Oung Shih Hua James v Paladin Limited

Dispute over board composition following shareholder meeting voting irregularities stock exchange communication issues

2014

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen -v- Kamal Worrell

Kamal Worrell lawyer accused of conspiring with Dujon Reid-Anderson and Devon Hewey to influence witness Lavon Thomas to give false evidence in the retrial of Hewey and a man called Cox for attempted murder. Thomas was offered money for altering his statement to benefit Hewey's defense

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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EPHESIANS 6:16

Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies

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