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General News
Judge and Attorney Spar Over Missing File in 31-Year-Old Case
A remarkable courtroom exchange between a Supreme Court judge and defence attorney Matthew Hyatt over a missing court fi…
Jamaica Gleaner7 May 2026
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Attorney Hyatt Breaks Down How Self Defense is Treated with Illegal Firearms
Attorney Matthew Hyatt breaks down how Jamaican courts treat claims of self defense when the defendant was in possession of an illegal firearm at the time of the incident, and what this means for those facing serious criminal charges.
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General News
Target Advocates Want Mandatory Minimum Removed
Leading defence attorneys, including Matthew Hyatt, have joined calls for the removal of mandatory minimum sentencing pr…
Jamaica Gleaner3 May 2026
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Criminal Defence
Jury Frees Security Guard Accused of Stabbing Co-Worker
A security guard who faced serious wounding charges following an altercation with a co-worker was acquitted by a jury af…
Jamaica Gleaner17 March 2026
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Constitutional Law
Court Rules Cop Unlawfully Punished Twice Over TikTok Video
The Supreme Court of Jamaica delivered a significant constitutional ruling in a case brought by attorney Matthew Hyatt o…
Jamaica Gleaner16 January 2026
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Commentary
Protecting the Presumption of Innocence
Attorney Matthew Hyatt argues that the presumption of innocence remains the cornerstone of Jamaica's criminal justice sy…
Jamaica Gleaner1 January 2026
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Civil Litigation
I Just Need My Money
A compelling civil recovery case featured in the Jamaica Gleaner illustrates the frustrations faced by ordinary Jamaican…
Jamaica Gleaner3 December 2025
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Criminal Defence
Bahado-Singh & Grindley Freed in Petrojam Fraud Case
In a landmark outcome in one of Jamaica's most closely watched fraud prosecutions, both accused in the Petrojam case wer…
Jamaica Gleaner11 December 2024
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Criminal Defence
Attorney Claims Prosecution Can't Prove Sagicor Multimillion Case
Defence attorney Matthew Hyatt made forceful submissions before the Supreme Court arguing that the prosecution in the hi…
Jamaica Gleaner18 September 2024
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Criminal Defence
Former NCB Wealth Advisor Gets Two Years for Stealing $74.5M
A former wealth management advisor at one of Jamaica's largest commercial banks was sentenced to two years in prison aft…
Jamaica Gleaner27 June 2024
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Criminal Defence
St. Elizabeth Teacher Freed on Child Cruelty Charges
A St. Elizabeth schoolteacher who faced child cruelty charges following a complaint arising from classroom discipline wa…
Jamaica Gleaner9 February 2024
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Entertainment Law
Popcaan's Attorney Suggests Disparity Between Dancehall and Soca
Attorney Matthew Hyatt, representing dancehall artiste Popcaan, highlighted what he described as an apparent disparity i…
Jamaica Gleaner11 January 2024
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Entertainment Law
Popcaan Fined Over Unruly Fest Issues
Recording artiste Popcaan was fined in connection with regulatory issues arising from his Unruly Fest event, with defenc…
Jamaica Star10 January 2024
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Commentary
Why Mandatory Minimum Sentences Won't Work
In this landmark opinion piece, attorney Matthew Hyatt makes a compelling case against Jamaica's mandatory minimum sente…
Jamaica Gleaner27 October 2023
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Criminal Defence
St. Andrew Fisherman Freed on Gun Charge
A St. Andrew fisherman who faced serious firearms charges was acquitted following submissions by his defence attorney Ma…
Jamaica Gleaner5 December 2022
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Criminal Defence
Businessman Accused of Molesting Cousin Freed
A Kingston businessman facing serious allegations of indecent assault against a minor family member was acquitted follow…
Jamaica Gleaner3 September 2022
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Criminal Defence
American Man Wanted for Murder to be Extradited
An American national facing murder allegations in Jamaica was the subject of extradition proceedings, with attorney Matt…
Jamaica Gleaner22 August 2022
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General News
Legal Watchdog Finds Prosecutor Guilty in Landmark Decision
Jamaica's legal regulatory body issued a landmark ruling finding a prosecutor guilty of professional misconduct, a decis…
Jamaica Gleaner1 August 2022
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Commentary
Letter: Mandatory Minimum Sentences Not the Answer for Gun Crimes
Attorney Matthew Hyatt addresses the public debate on gun violence in Jamaica with a carefully reasoned letter to the Gl…
Jamaica Gleaner15 February 2022
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Commentary
No Bail for the Wicked
Attorney Matthew Hyatt examines Jamaica's bail regime and the constitutional tensions inherent in legislation that restr…
Jamaica Observer12 May 2021
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Employment Law
The Pursuit of Justice: Employee Case
A significant employment dispute brought before the Jamaican courts highlighted the complex interplay between wrongful d…
Jamaica Gleaner15 November 2020
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Commentary
Letter: Trial by Jury — A Right, Not a Privilege
In this published letter to the Jamaica Gleaner, attorney Matthew Hyatt asserts that the right to trial by jury is a fun…
Jamaica Gleaner24 September 2020
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