Topic: Court of Appeal
Man loses conviction appeal over attempted murder of father-in-law
The Court of Appeal has turned down Luisto Eusebio Hernandez's appeal against his conviction for the attempted murder of his father-in-law.
Appeals court upholds sentence for wounding with intent
The Court of Appeal has refused Omar Badou Robinson's leave to appeal his seven-year jail sentence imposed for wounding a man at a gas station shop.
Appeals court orders retrial of couple’s gun possession case
The Court of Appeal has quashed a couple's conviction of possessing an unlicensed firearm, which was found hidden in an oven, and ordered a retrial be held.
Plaintiff’s use of AI to cite cases earns stern warning from judge
A plaintiff in the Cayman courts escaped contempt proceedings after it was found cases he had used to back his claim were fakes generated by artificial intelligence.
Court dismisses illegal-firearm appeal of former fugitive
A court has dismissed an appeal against a conviction for firearm possession by Marcus Steve Manderson, who was found guilty in 2022 in his absence after he jumped bail and went on the run.
Conviction upheld for man who killed his own son
Court of Appeal judges have rejected an appeal against conviction by Roger Bush, who is serving a 33-year sentence for killing his son in a "hail of bullets" while in a jealous rage.
Court of Appeal rules McKeeva Bush can face indecent assault retrial
Court of Appeal judges have ruled that McKeeva Bush can be retried for indecent assault in relation to a Grand Court case that was halted mid-trial last year.
DPP appeals dismissal of McKeeva Bush indecent assault case
Three appeals court judges heard arguments from lawyers Tuesday on whether McKeeva Bush's indecent assault trial last year should have been dismissed.
‘Toy gun’ gas station robber loses appeal against conviction
A man who robbed his local gas station of $2,200 with a plastic toy gun has failed in his attempt to appeal against his conviction.
Former football executive’s fraud sentence cut by appeals court
An appeal against conviction for a massive football
Reasons outlined for dismissal of appeal over rape convictions
The Court of Appeal has released its reasons for dismissing a bid for leave to appeal the conviction of Renato Harris on two charges of rape.
Court of Appeal upholds two sexual assault convictions
A woman jailed for a sex assault with her police officer boyfriend on a female friend lost her appeal against conviction on Monday.
Step forward for Sandra Hill’s appeal against defamation conviction
The Court of Appeal on Monday ruled the content manager of a social media site had grounds for appeal against a conviction for defamation.
Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for ‘ruthless’ convict
A 'ruthless and dangerous' convict, who posed such a danger to Cayman that he had to be sent to the UK's most secure prison, has lost his appeal to change the terms of his sentence.
Salon stabbing conviction thrown out following inappropriate messages from lawyer
The discovery of messages of a sexual nature sent by a lawyer to a female client, who claims he failed to properly prepare and present her case after she declined his advances, has resulted in the Court of Appeal overturning her conviction.
Appeals court: Charity workers have no rights under labour law
The Court of Appeal has said the Labour Act does not apply to charities – and that includes their employees.
Former Chief Justice Smellie appointed as Court of Appeal judge
Retired Chief Justice Sir Anthony Smellie, KC, has been appointed as one of two new judges in the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, Governor Jane Owen has announced.
Child sex offender’s sentence appeal denied
The Court of Appeal has denied child sex offender DeAnthony Russell the opportunity to appeal his three-year prison sentence.
Appeals court refuses to send same-sex partnership review to Privy Council
The Court of Appeal has refused an application to appeal a judicial review of the former governor’s use of emergency powers to enact same sex civil partnership legislation.
Controversial cabana torn down days after court judgment
The crumbling oceanside cabana at the centre of a fractious legal dispute between the National Conservation Council and the Central Planning Authority was torn down over the weekend.
Landmark Court of Appeal judgment pending
A Court of Appeal case that saw two government entities pitted against each other has concluded, and the judges will publish their decision following deliberations.
PR history and culture test to remain under wraps
Details of the history and culture test for permanent residency will remain secret in order to respect a non-disclosure policy at the government department in charge of immigration.
Permanent residency points system ruled unconstitutional
The permanent residency points system does not give sufficient weight to the individual circumstances of an applicant, the Court of Appeal declared this week.
Nightclub killer’s appeal denied despite PTSD claims
A convicted murderer who shot dead a man in a George Town nightclub in 2009 will not be given the opportunity to appeal his 30-year sentence, the Court of Appeal heard Tuesday, 7 March.
Unprecedented secret hearing to decide fate of prisoners deported to UK
An unprecedented behind closed doors court hearing could be held to decide the fates of two Caymanian killers deported to the UK to serve their life sentences.
Gang killer’s affair with prison officer linked to security concerns
Gang killer Osbourne Douglas was involved in a relationship with a former Cayman Islands prison officer that began in the early days of his life sentence at Northward Prison and was still ongoing early last year, according to court documents.
Appeal case for gang killers plotting jail break ends
The third and final day of legal arguments wrapped in an appeal case brought by two gang killers who are fighting to return to Cayman from the UK to serve the remainder of their prison sentences.
Attorney: Transfer of gang killers plotting jail break was legal
Attorneys for the Governor’s office have called on the appeal court to uphold a UK prison transfer order that saw two murderers shipped out of Cayman, before they could enact a plan to break out of Northward prison.
Gang killers planned armed prison break, court told
A pair of gang killers had to be transferred out of Cayman because of claims they were planning an armed prison break, the appeals court heard Tuesday.
Court upholds 13-year rape sentence
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has declined, for the second time, to quash a 2017 rape conviction against Rohan Anthony Gidarisignh.
Drug dealer loses appeal
The Court of Appeal has upheld a drug conviction and prison sentence against Lynden Dwayne Walton.
Privy Council hears Cayman’s same-sex marriage case
The third and final legal battle over the issue of whether same-sex marriage should be legalised in the Cayman Islands began today, 23 Feb.,...
Year in review: Cayman’s courts
A look back at Cayman's courts in 2020, from constitutional debates to extradition hearings to quarantine breaches.
Attorney: No further appeals planned for Mack, Ramgeet
No further legal action is expected from Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet, the couple who made international headlines after being sent to prison for...
Myles loses drug, prostitution appeals
The Court of Appeal has upheld the sentences and convictions of Wayne Carlos Myles on pimping and conspiracy to supply cocaine charges.
Court of Appeal: Human rights trump deportation
The Court of Appeal has ruled that labelling non-Caymanian convicts who are resident in Cayman as ‘prohibited immigrants’ is incompatible with the Bill of Rights.
Beach cocaine robber’s conviction upheld by appeals court
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a machete-wielding robber, who stole several packages of cocaine which washed ashore at an East End resort.
Same-sex partnership bill challenges 500 years of history
Long before the Day and Bodden Bush marriage case reached the courts, same-sex rights had become a contentious topic of debate in the Cayman Islands.
Chantelle Day: ‘It’s a myth most Caymanians don’t support equality’
Caymanian lawyer Chantelle Day has been fighting in the courts for more than two years to have her marriage to wife Vickie Bodden Bush, a nurse from the UK with Caymanian ties, recognised by the Cayman Islands government.
Court of Appeal rules Port Referendum law is constitutional
Cayman’s Court of Appeal has declared the 2019 Port Referendum Law to be compatible with the Constitution and has refused to grant Shirley Roulstone permission to appeal the decision before the Privy Council in the UK.
Court of Appeal rules on port referendum decision
At the heart of the legal battle is a question of how section 70 of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order is to be interpreted. Section 70 deals with people-initiated referendums.
Year in Review: Many twists and turns in campaign for marriage rights
A long-simmering debate over rights for same-sex couples reached boiling point this year.
Eden takes aim at Governor’s Throne Speech comments
Savannah MLA Anthony Eden defended fellow legislators Monday as he rejected comments made by Governor Martyn Roper in his Throne Speech.
Miller: Alternatives to changing Marriage Law needed
Legislator Ezzard Miller urges church leaders to consider alternatives to their hardline position on same-sex marriages.
Appeal judges overturn nightclub stabbing sentence
A man serving a six-year sentence for a stabbing outside a West Bay Road nightclub had his sentenced reduced in the Court of Appeal on Monday.
Appeals court upholds 18‑year sentence for rape
Court of Appeal judges have upheld a 20-and-a-half-year prison sentence for a man convicted of rape and aggravated burglary.
Same-sex marriage appeal continues
Arguments into the appeal of Chief Justice Anthony Smellie’s ruling to legalise same-sex marriage in the Cayman Islands entered day two of the three-day hearing on Thursday, when attorneys for Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush addressed Court of Appeal judgesAndrel Harris.
Appeals court puts same-sex marriage rights on hold
Same-sex couples will have to wait a little longer for the right to get married in the Cayman Islands.
No leave to appeal for Treasure Island burglar
The Court of Appeal ruled earlier this month that Brandon Reno Liberal will receive no reduction in his five-year prison sentence for burgling Treasure Island Resort in the early hours of Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Court slaps down appeals on firearms convictions
The Court of Appeal has rejected appeals by Walter Jordan McLaughlin and Keith Rohan Montaque in relation to their 2017 convictions and sentences for firearms offenses.
Conviction, sentence upheld in George Town ‘execution’
Two brothers convicted of killing a gang member in a “chilling public execution” have had their convictions and sentences upheld by the Court of Appeal.
Murder appeal begins via video link
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal began its session earlier than usual on Wednesday, when attorneys for Osbourne Douglas and Justin D’Angelo Ramoon began their submissions.
‘Half sentence’ was right for robber, 15
If an adult using an imitation firearm had robbed the same small store twice in 31 days, he would have received a sentence of 16 years’ imprisonment after being found guilty by a jury.
Appeals court allows fund to sue BDO affiliates in New York
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal ruled last week that the defunct Argyle Funds SPC can sue several branches of the accounting firm BDO in a New York court for allegedly failing to spot fraud by two of the fund’s credit advisers.
Governor names two judges to Court of Appeal
Governor Anwar Choudhury announced Monday that Sir Michael Birt and Sir Jack Beatson will be the newest appointees to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Appeal court agrees with 14-year sentence
Paul Anthony Hume Ebanks did not succeed in getting his convictions or 14-year sentence overturned when he appeared before the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal on Thursday.
Cayman’s chief justice adds Bermuda to his duties
Cayman Islands Chief Justice Anthony Smellie has been appointed justice to Bermuda’s Court of Appeal.
Appeal court makes landmark ruling in Madoff liquidations
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal handed down a judgment last week that rules how leftover funds connected to Bernie Madoff’s multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme should be distributed.
Appeals court rejects challenge against CIMA
The Court of Appeal has upheld an order obtained by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for an international stock trading platform to produce internal records for an ongoing investigation in Australia – records the entity claims to not have.
Retiring judge salutes Cayman’s attorneys
Instead of heading to the door of the judge’s chambers, Grand Court Justice Malcolm Swift strode toward the door to the lobby, opened it wide and stepped back for the stream of lawyers who entered and took seats throughout the room.
EDITORIAL – Permanent residence: The Progressives’ explosive legacy
When the Progressives passed their Immigration Law in fall 2013, they handed the Cayman Islands a ticking time bomb of uncertainty and legal liability.
Court of Appeal upholds stabbing sentence
Cory Godfrey Bowen lost his appeal on Tuesday against a sentence of five years and three months for wounding with intent. The victim/complainant was a man with whom Bowen’s girlfriend had a relationship.
Court of Appeal: Insurer can avoid payout in fatal 2011 crash
A vehicle owner’s previous traffic charges, which were not disclosed to her insurance company, permitted the insurer to avoid any right of recovery of funds in connection with a 2011 crash on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, the Court of Appeal ruled.
Court quashes woman’s PR scam convictions
A woman serving a four-and-a-half-year prison term for her role in a permanent residence scam was released earlier this month after the Court of Appeal quashed her convictions. Marcia Angella Hamilton, 46, had been found guilty of six out of eight counts of obtaining property by deception.
Cayman National Bank robbers lose appeals
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the sentences of two men involved in the largest bank robbery in the history of the Cayman Islands. The three-judge panel also upheld the conviction of one of the men.
Bouchard sentence reduced by two years
A woman convicted of stealing an estimated $1.9 million in cash and property from an elderly Australian man she befriended had her 12-year prison sentence reduced to 10 years by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal on Monday afternoon.
Court moves to resort, citing lack of space
A conference room at the Marriott Resort will serve as a courtroom for six days, starting Monday, Nov. 7. Justice Nicholas Segal is presiding. Yasmin Ebanks, listing officer of the Grand Court, confirmed that lack of space in the usual court facilities necessitated the use the conference room in the Seven Mile Beach hotel as a “special designated court.”
Bouchard, Aspinall sentences to go before Court of Appeal
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear arguments next week concerning the sentences of Michelle Bouchard and Robert Aspinall, who are serving terms of imprisonment for theft.
Sentence cut for coke in hammocks case
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal reduced from 12 years to 10 the sentence imposed on Kenecia Melissa Millwood after she was found guilty of importing over six pounds of cocaine in 2014. Attorney Amelia Fosuhene argued successfully on Thursday that 12 years was manifestly excessive.
Court orders two retrials
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has ordered retrials in two cases after hearing arguments over the past two weeks.
Card conspirators lose sentence appeal
Two men sentenced in March for conspiracy to defraud Cayman banks with cloned credit cards have lost their appeal against the length of their prison terms.
Witness credibility to be challenged in appeal
The credibility of Raziel Jeffers’s ex-girlfriend will be an important factor in his appeal against conviction for manslaughter, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal heard on Thursday.
