while the judge heard complex legal arguments from lawyers.

Judge the Hon. Mr. Justice Ground considered technical submissions from Shabazz's lawyer Mr. Ian Kawaley and Crown prosecutor Ms Sharon Kenny.

Shabazz denies stealing $121,000 from his former employer, the Bank of Bermuda, while an assistant manager.

The three-man, nine-woman jury are due to return this morning for the start of Shabazz's defence.