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Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Commercial

Highland Crusader Fund II Ltd. v UBS (Objector)

The case involved a costs dispute following a sanction hearing for a Scheme of Arrangement related to Highland Crusader Fund II Ltd. The Petitioner sought indemnity costs, arguing that UBS (the Objector) had opposed the scheme solely for commercial advantage. The Objector contended that its opposition raised legitimate issues and that costs should not be awarded against it. The Court had to determine whether the Objector?s participation justified costs or if it should bear expenses due to its opposition.

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Terry Darrell Flood v The Queen

Flood pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm by driving without due care resulting in an obligatory 2 years disqualification

2016

The Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Criminal

The Queen v. Jahkeil Samuels et al

Attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges following a shooting incident; reliance on circumstantial evidence and witness testimony; judge's ruling of no case to answer

2015

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on appeal from Supreme Court of Bermuda

Employment

Cheyra Bell v The Attorney-General The Department of Child and Family Services The Head of Public Service The Public Service Commission

Cheyra Bell employed as a Residential Care Officer was dismissed for gross misconduct due to being under the influence of alcohol; she appealed the decision challenging the disciplinary process

2023

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

International

Sampoerna Strategic Holdings Ltd v. Huawei Tech Investments Co. Ltd & Huawei International Pte. Ltd.

Whether the Supreme Court correctly allowed judgment against the Appellant based on the arbitration award

2014

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Name of Leroy Macquillian Stevens v Gina Marie Astwood

Joint property ownership petitioner seeking property sale respondent opposing sale

2011

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Family

Mary Charlene Butterfield v Charles Eugene Brangman Chimene Derise Anderson Luke Albert Joshua Hill

After their father's death siblings dispute over property sale and division of proceeds; claimant seeks reimbursement for renovations

2015

The Supreme Court of Bermuda Commercial Court

Commercial

Emerging Markets Special Solutions 3 Ltd v. LAEP Investments Ltd

Company

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Kim Bird v. Francyna Bennette et al

Kim Bird filed an application for costs against the 5th Respondent, Francyna Bennette, arguing that costs should follow the event in a partition action regarding the sale of co-owned property. The Court found that while the usual rule of costs following the event does not strictly apply to partition actions, Bennette?s delays and obstruction contributed to legal expenses. The Court granted Bird 50% of her costs.

2011

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Minister of Tourism Transport and Municipalities v. The Allied Trust Allied Development Partners Limited

The case concerns an application by the Minister for the termination of arbitration proceedings commenced by the Respondents under the Municipalities Amendment Act 2013 seeking compensation from the Government of Bermuda arising from the voiding of agreements with the Corporation of Hamilton in December 2013. Despite directions and a scheduled hearing the Respondents failed to effectively participate citing a lack of funds

2017

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Centre for Justice v. The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs

The case examines the clash between newly protected rights against discrimination based on sexual orientation and older rights of freedom of conscience and expression in the context of a referendum on same-sex marriage and civil unions. It highlights Bermuda's historical struggle with human rights leading to the 1981 Human Rights Act amendment to include sexual orientation. The Government's failure to appeal the Bermuda Bred Company case led to a referendum contested for potentially undermining protected human rights.

2016

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Schwarz v. Minister of Home Affairs

Plaintiff an Austrian citizen seeks judicial review for refusal of Permanent Resident's Certificate (PRC) by Minister and Cabinet claiming appeal process was unconstitutional

2018

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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