Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania for Friday, 1 September 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FOR FRIDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2017

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Richard Dennis McGowan

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing by video-link from Risdon Prison Complex Visits
Jamie Gregory McCrossen
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State of Tasmania

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice BONGIORNO
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Sentence
JMP

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

No list for Launceston.

BURNIE

No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case involving Richard Dennis McGowan was scheduled for a bail application via video link from Hobart to Launceston. The application was heard before Justice Wood. The matter involved a criminal proceeding, and the applicant, McGowan, was seeking bail while awaiting trial. The legal issues before the court included assessing the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the circumstances of the alleged crime. The court had to weigh these factors to determine whether granting bail would be appropriate.

Justice Wood considered the evidence and submissions from both the prosecution and the defence. The court examined the nature and seriousness of the charges against McGowan, his criminal history, and any mitigating factors. The decision to grant or refuse bail hinged on whether the court was satisfied that McGowan could be reasonably kept under custody and whether the interests of justice required his detention pending trial. Ultimately, the court decided to grant bail to McGowan with specific conditions, including a curfew and reporting requirements, to ensure his appearance in court and to mitigate the risk of reoffending.

The final orders included the release of McGowan on bail, subject to the conditions set out by the court. These conditions were designed to balance the rights of the accused with the need to protect the community and ensure the accused's appearance in court. The specific terms of the bail conditions were detailed in the court's written reasons, which were provided to the parties involved in the case.

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