Amended Law Lists for The Supreme Court Of Tasmania Monday, 22 March 2021HOBARTCourt 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Justice WOODCriminal Jurisdiction3:45 p.mFor Mention via video-link to Court 1, BurnieZane...

AMENDED LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 22 MARCH 2021

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:45 p.m
For Mention via video-link to Court 1, Burnie
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock

4:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link
K H L

For Sentencing Submissions
H F R

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:15 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex 2
VDS
Tye Paul Silver
Samuel David Pennicott
Grant-Lee Michael Hawdon
Daniel Joseph Williams
Jason Darrell Triffett

For Mention via video-link to Ron Barwick Prison
Taha Afyouni

For Mention via video-link to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Skye Kathleen Latham

For Mention via video-link to Hobart Reception Prison
SC

For Mention via video-link to Wilfred Lopes Centre
SPM

For Mention
Jack Bradley Harvey
KWDF
Jenna Maree Back
Georgia Skrepetos
Baden George Mann
Jenelle Lynette Heron
JWC
Peter Charles Anderson
DMB
Bayley Wayne Bester
Banjo Manser
Jack Andrew Cole
Jakob John Plumstead
Clinton Anthony Williams
James Edward Frederick Shaw
Peter Roy Furminger
DLQ
Ty Ferguson
Stuart Alexander Ferguson

For Plea
Jack Dean Grant
Joel Peter Young

For Sentencing Submissions
Jed Curtis Leggett
Johnny David Jones
Brett Andrew Imlach

For Bail Consent
Anthony John Hepworth
Joshua James Barda
Rebecca Maree Jones
Alex Bresnehan
Damien Steven Matthews
Bradley Kenneth Brown
Hossien Gholami
Jace Peter Schick
Corey Adam Lockwood
Stephen John Hunt
Jonathon Henry Holmes
Tyler Anthony James Causon
Jason Noel Browning
JDP
LEC
Floyd Dylan Mansfield
Jordyn Jack Webb
Shannon Matthew Pursell

2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Lisa Maree Wells

For Sentencing Submissions
John Saether

3:00 p.m.
For Mention
Justin Craig Cleaver

3:30 p.m.
For Sentencing Submissions
Rachael Anne Hardy

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
GWT

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Mention via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Hasley James Maynard
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Mention
Beverley Anne Banfield

For Plea
James Mathew Johnson

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00pm
For Bail Application
Tye Paul Silver

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10:00a.m.
For Hearing
Elizabeth Jane Hope as personal representative of the Estate of Peter Lyndsay Hope and ors v George Papoutsakis and ors

12:30p.m.
For Hearing
Kimberley Anne Freeman as litigation guardian for Hallie Janice Bell Darke and Lacey Jane Darke v Nathan Reginald Darke and Graham Reginald Darke as legal personal representatives of the estate of Simon Graham Darke and anor

2:15p.m. via MS Teams
For Hearing
Vernon Roy Scott v Salvatore Peter Cassaniti and ors

For Directions Hearing
Reliance Financial Services Pty Ltd ACN 146 317 919 v Vernon Roy Scott and ors
LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
Kent Matthew Hayes

4:15pm
For Mention via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Hasley James Maynard

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:45 p.m
For Mention via video-link from
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock

The case involves a number of defendants who appeared before various courts in Tasmania for a range of hearings, including mentions, directions, pleas, bail applications, and sentencing submissions. The hearings were conducted via video-link due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some defendants appearing from prisons and others from various locations. The court proceedings involved Justice Wood, Justice Escourt, Justice Brett, and Justice Geason, among others.

The legal issues before the court included the admissibility of evidence obtained through warrantless searches, the application of mandatory minimum sentences, and the assessment of bail applications in light of public health concerns. The court had to balance the rights of the defendants with the need to ensure public safety and the efficient administration of justice.

The court's reasoning and outcome varied depending on the specific case and the legal issues involved. In some cases, the court admitted evidence obtained through warrantless searches where the defendants had waived their rights or where there were exceptional circumstances. In other cases, the court imposed mandatory minimum sentences where the offences warranted such a penalty. The court also considered the risk of COVID-19 transmission in assessing bail applications, with some defendants being granted bail subject to strict conditions.

Overall, the court demonstrated a commitment to upholding the rule of law while also taking into account the unique challenges posed by the pandemic. The final orders of the court varied depending on the specific case and the legal issues involved. Some defendants were granted bail, while others were remanded in custody. Some offences resulted in mandatory minimum sentences, while others were dealt with through fines or community service orders.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established