Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Tuesday, 5 May 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
AMENDED LIST FOR HOBART
HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Clinton Peter Raven

For Trial
Shaun Matthew Dimech
(Part-Heard)

Not before 2:15 p.m.
For Trial
Leah Lesley Cannon

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Timothy John Best

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Trial
Robert John Smith
(Part Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Decision
Megavar Pty Ltd
v
Colin David Johns

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

No list for Launceston at time of publication.

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
(Part Heard)
Michael James Bunch

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Timothy John Best

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania is set to hear a variety of cases on the Hobart law lists for Tuesday, 5 May 2015. The Court will begin its criminal jurisdiction proceedings at 10:00 a.m. with a bail consent hearing for Clinton Peter Raven. The day's criminal trials include a part-heard case for Shaun Matthew Dimech and a full trial for Leah Lesley Cannon. Sentencing will be conducted via video-link for Timothy John Best, who is appearing before Justice Porter at 4:15 p.m. from Burnie. The Court will also handle a part-heard criminal trial for Robert John Smith in the afternoon.

The legal issues before the Court cover a range of criminal proceedings, including bail applications, sentencing, and trials. In the case of Shaun Matthew Dimech, the Court must determine the outcome of his trial, while in the case of Leah Lesley Cannon, it will decide on her guilt or innocence. The sentencing of Timothy John Best via video-link will address the appropriate punishment for his criminal activities, taking into account any mitigating or aggravating factors. The miscellaneous civil business will also be heard, with a decision expected on a case involving Megavar Pty Ltd versus Colin David Johns.

The Court's reasoning and outcome will be determined based on the evidence and legal arguments presented in each case. The bail consent hearing for Clinton Peter Raven will be assessed against the criteria for bail, including the likelihood of the accused attending court, the risk of re-offending, and the potential impact on the community. The trials for Shaun Matthew Dimech, Leah Lesley Cannon, and Robert John Smith will be decided on the basis of the evidence presented and the application of relevant criminal law. Sentencing for Timothy John Best will consider the nature and circumstances of the offence, the offender's background, and the principles of justice and deterrence. The civil case involving Megavar Pty Ltd versus Colin David Johns will be resolved based on the merits of the arguments and the applicable civil law.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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