LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2020HOBARTCourt 8, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice ESTCOURTCriminal Jurisdiction 10:00 a.m.For Sentencing SubmissionsBrett Andrew ImlachFor Bail...

Case [2020] TASSCCourtlist 1143


LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentencing Submissions
Brett Andrew Imlach

For Bail Consent
Jenna Maree Black
Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Bradley Robert Abel

PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing from
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Nigel John Griggs

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:45am
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Julian Louis Vittorio

10:00am
For Hearing via video link to Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Steven William Dunham v State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15pm
For Sentencing Submissions
Jemma Rumley-Cantrell
(Part-Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Hasley James Maynard
(part-heard)

Civil Jurisdiction
9:45 a.m.
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Jeremy Douglas Harris

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing via video link
to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison

Jennifer Lee Jones

For Directions Hearing via video link
to Hobart PWR, Salamanca Place
Nigel John Griggs

For Plea
Benjamin Matthew Cosgrove

Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Hearing via video link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Steven William Dunham v State of Tasmania

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[2020] TASSCCourtlist 1143
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice ESTCOURT presided over a series of criminal and civil cases. The first case involved sentencing submissions for Brett Andrew Imlach. Following this, Justice ESTCOURT considered bail for Jenna Maree Black, where consent was granted. Bradley Robert Abel's mention was heard, and Nigel John Griggs' directions hearing was held via video link. In civil matters, Justice BRETT presided over an admission to the legal profession for Julian Louis Vittorio and a hearing in the case of Steven William Dunham versus the State of Tasmania.

The primary legal issues encompassed in these cases involved the appropriate sentencing for Imlach, the criteria for bail in Black's case, and procedural directions for Griggs and Jones. For Dunham's case, the focus was on the legal standing and evidence presented in the litigation against the State of Tasmania. Each matter required the court to apply relevant statutory provisions and legal precedents to ensure fair and just outcomes.

Justice ESTCOURT delivered judgments based on the evidence and arguments presented. Sentencing for Imlach was determined after considering mitigating and aggravating factors. Bail for Black was granted considering her ties to the community and flight risk. Directions for Griggs and Jones were issued to facilitate the progression of their respective cases. For Dunham's case, the court ruled on the admissibility of evidence and procedural fairness. Justice BRETT's decisions on legal admissions and the civil case were made following a review of qualifications and legal arguments.

The final orders included sentencing for Imlach, bail conditions for Black, procedural directions for Griggs and Jones, and rulings on evidence admissibility for Dunham. Admission to the legal profession was granted to Vittorio, and the trial for Hasley James Maynard was scheduled for continuation.

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