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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

David Winston Dill v. Christopher E G Dill

Dispute over whether an agreement between brothers following their mother's will constituted a lease or licence for an apartment

2017

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Civil

Avicola Villalobos S.A. vs. Lisa S.A and Leamington Reinsurance Company Limited

Claim by Lisa S.A. against Avicola Villalobos S.A. and Leamington Re for losses due to fraudulent reinsurance arrangements within a family-owned business group involving claims of off-the-books profits and manipulation of group affairs to the detriment of Lisa S.A. a shareholder

2007

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Michael Maclean v The Director of Public Prosecutions

The claimant sought judicial review against the DPP's decision to prosecute him for criminal offenses alleging no basis for the charges and questioning the procedural fairness and rationality of the decision

2020

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

Civil

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation v NewOcean Energy Holdings Limited

Dispute over adjournment of winding up proceedings and continuation of Amended Light Touch Order versus immediate winding up based on petition filed by HSBC

2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

MARTIN HOLMAN JUDITH HOLMAN CLARE ELIZABETH NEWMAN KEITH ASHLEY HOLMAN vs. ATTORNEY GENERAL

Plaintiffs alleged breach of rights under the Constitution and Magna Carta due to early 1970s representations by Bermuda immigration authorities leading to their forced leave from Bermuda and sought constitutional damages for 'lost' years and distress

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

The Minister of Home Affairs v. Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) Bermuda Union of Teachers (BUT) Prison Officers Association Fire Officers Association

Dispute over continuation of furlough days Government's economic policy Union's response to cost-saving measures

2015

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

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

Dispute over loan repayments and sale of a debt claim alleged undervaluation concerns of money laundering legal challenges in multiple jurisdictions

2023

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Criminal

Fiona M. Miller (Police Sergeant) v. Yan Infante Almanzar Dariel Reyes-Nunez

Respondents admitted various offences of dishonesty involving credit cards were conditionally discharged instead of convicted

2016

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

Commercial

Reliance Globalcom Limited v Minister of Finance

The case involved the appeal against a production order issued based on a request from the Government of India which was argued to have been made without proper disclosure

2022

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Traffic

Laurin Davis v. Fiona Miller

Davis followed an ambulance closely charged with dangerous driving but contested as careless driving

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda Appellate Jurisdiction

Criminal

Howard Ascento v Fiona Miller and Howard Ascento v Barry Richards

Howard Ascento sentenced for breaching a Domestic Violence Protection Order and uttering threatening words against Nadia Silva the mother of his children

2020

Supreme Court of Bermuda

Civil

Antonio M. Fagundo v Island Cleaning Services

The Plaintiff, a Portuguese national, was employed by the Defendant as a cleaner. He claimed personal injury damages for an accident that occurred on September 2, 2000, when he slipped and fell while stripping wax from a floor. He alleged the accident was caused by the Defendant?s failure to provide proper safety footwear. The Defendant denied liability, arguing that the Plaintiff was responsible for his own footwear. The Court had to determine whether the employer was negligent and if the Plaintiff contributed to his injuries.

2009

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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