Criminal Cases
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Criminal
The Queen v. W.F.S.
The accused was charged with sexual offences against a child under 14 occurring between September 2016 and June 2017. The prosecution applied for the child to testify via video link or behind a screen under Section 542A which the defense opposed arguing insufficient evidence for such an order.
2018
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Nanette Snowden v Dr Terri-Lynn Emery Dr Charles Dyer The Bermuda Hospitals Board
The Plaintiff claimed damages for personal injury due to negligence and/or breach of duty from surgical procedures between October and December 2006. The ureter was accidentally transected during surgery. Subsequent medical complications led to the removal of the Plaintiff's kidney in June 2007.
2014
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
In the Matter of Highland Crusader Fund II Ltd. and In the Matter of the Companies Act 1981
Highland Crusader Fund II aimed to determine asset distribution between two creditor classes after the 2008 financial crisis. Scheme Meetings decided on a distribution plan favoring Prior Redeemers with 60% and Compulsory Redeemers with 40% of the Company?s stake in the Master Fund's $1.6 billion assets
2011
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Her Majesty's Attorney General v. Bermuda Press Holdings Limited Royal Gazette Limited and William J. Zuill
The case involved an injunction to prevent publication of a government memorandum discussing a commercial transaction. It was argued whether Cabinet confidentiality outweighed public interest in the document's content.
2009
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Troy Brimmer et al v. Robin Frederick Swan
The case involves a dispute over a mortgage agreement for 'The Anchorage' property with the Brimmers failing to meet their payment obligations and seeking a stay of execution on a writ of possession and execution. Mr. Swan claimed unpaid mortgage debt leading to legal action. The Brimmers faced issues with their legal representation with claims of misrepresentation and misappropriation of funds intended for mortgage payments
2021
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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