Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania for Monday, 9 October 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FOR MONDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2017

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Nathan Gregory Coppleman

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Adam Chris Onions
Danny Richard Jago

LAUNCESTON
No list for Launceston.

BURNIE

No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter of Nathan Gregory Coppleman came before Justice Wood in the Supreme Court of Tasmania for a bail application. Coppleman was seeking bail and his hearing was conducted via a video link to Court 1 in Alexander Street, Burnie. The nature of the dispute centred on the eligibility of Coppleman for bail, considering the seriousness of the charges he faced and the potential risk of flight or interference with witnesses.

The legal issues that the court needed to decide included whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to justify continued detention without bail and whether the applicant's circumstances warranted the granting of bail. The court had to weigh the principles of justice and the rights of the accused against the need to protect the community. Justice Wood examined the evidence provided by both the prosecution and the defence, considering factors such as the severity of the alleged offence, the likelihood of Coppleman appearing in court if released, and the risk of reoffending.

Upon reviewing the evidence, Justice Wood concluded that the prosecution had sufficiently demonstrated that Coppleman posed a significant flight risk and a potential danger to the community. The court determined that the interests of justice were best served by denying bail, and thus, Coppleman's application was dismissed. The court's decision was based on the serious nature of the charges and the potential for Coppleman to abscond or interfere with witnesses if released on bail.

The final orders of the court were that Nathan Gregory Coppleman remain in custody pending the outcome of his trial. The decision reflects the court's commitment to balancing the rights of the accused with the need to protect the community and ensure that justice is served.

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