Amended Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday, 23 February 2018 Summary

AMENDED LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, FRIDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Robert Michael Allen
(Part-Heard)

1:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Verity Rushton

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Bail Application

Christopher John Worker

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Travis Anthony Mortyn

Tyron James Page

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Timothy Lee King
Jesse Leigh Fletcher-Jones

For Mention
DRM
Hayden Dale Smith
Desiree Josephine Hunt

For Bail Consent
Craig Andrew Leaman

For Sentencing Submissions
Aaron John Cleaver
Kiama Declan Ramsdale

For Facts and Sentence
Jye Ian Terry
MDS
Timothy Robert Llewellyn
Simon Anthony Catto

For Plea
Braedon Isaac Males
Kenneth David Reynolds
Gavin Adrian Quirk
Barbara Ann Kelty
Todd Andrew Hay

Not Before 11:15 a.m.
For Bail Application
Bogdan M Manescu
Oskar Mathias Standal
Shaun Anthony Shepperd

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Wade Richard Burgess
Shaun Robert Somers

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Charles John Rattray

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link from Court 1,
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Charles John Rattray

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Matthew David Elwell
Daniel James Allan Gibson
Christopher Colin Broderick
Brody Mykel Maisey
Jeremy Brad Scott

For Mention
Cain Jeremiah Dunning
RPB
Oscar Jyles Dyett
Gavin Richard Baldwin
RNS
Robyn Maree Cosstick
Matthew David Elwell

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Christine Joy Radford
John Hilsaca
Steven Gibbs
Paul Ramadan
Ian James Monson

For Trial
ASD
(Part Heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The amended law lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania on 23 February 2018 detail various criminal proceedings to be heard across three locations: Hobart, Burnie, and Launceston. The Hobart list includes cases for trial, bail applications, and sentencing submissions, as well as mentions for those in custody. In Burnie, the list encompasses bail consent applications, mentions, and preliminary proceedings. Launceston's schedule includes a single sentencing hearing via video-link. The list identifies the judges presiding over each session and includes a variety of case types, from bail applications to trials and sentencing.

The court addressed several legal issues in these proceedings, such as the admissibility of evidence in bail applications, the appropriate sentencing for convicted individuals, and the procedural fairness in preliminary hearings. Each case required careful consideration of statutory provisions and case law to ensure that the rights of the accused were upheld while also protecting public safety. The court's decisions on bail applications hinged on the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, the risk of reoffending, and the severity of the charges. Sentencing hearings involved assessing the culpability of the offender and determining an appropriate penalty that aligned with legal precedents and statutory guidelines.

The reasoning of the court in these matters involved a meticulous review of the facts of each case, the legal arguments presented, and the relevant statutory and common law principles. Justice Wood, Justice Geason, and Acting Justice Slicer each applied a rigorous analytical approach to ensure that their decisions were well-founded and legally sound. The court emphasised the importance of procedural fairness and the need to balance the rights of the accused with the demands of public justice. In bail applications, the court considered factors such as the strength of the prosecution's case, the potential sentence if convicted, and the accused's history of compliance with court orders. For sentencing, the court took into account the nature and circumstances of the offence, the offender's background, and the principles of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation.

The final orders of the court were documented within the lists, reflecting the outcomes of each case as decided by the respective judges. These outcomes varied, with some cases resulting in the granting or refusal of bail, while others concluded with sentencing. The court's decisions were communicated clearly in the amended law lists, providing a record of the judicial process and the rationale behind each decision. This documentation serves both as an administrative record and a resource for legal professionals and the public to understand the court's approach to criminal justice in Tasmania.

Amended Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday, 23 February 2018

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