Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 14 August 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST 2020

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Hayden Dale Smith
(part-heard)

2:15 p.m.
For Plea
Brett Andrew Imlach

For Sentencing Submissions
Luke Anthony Shaw

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 p.m
For Application
Erin Lisa Smedley

For Bail Consent
L H C

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing via telephone
Neil Patrick Bigg v Jacqueline Louise King
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
Witnesses on Final Notice for Trial of Blaise Baddeley
Tanya Cowen
Philip Verrell

For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Jye David Cowen
Matthew John Davey
Ty Ferguson
Stuart Alexander Ferguson

For Mention via video link to Hobart Reception Prison
Jake Mark Pearce

For Application via video link to
Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Matthew David Elwell

For Mention
Steven Craig Murtagh
Aaron James Irwin
IRK
Shaun Edward Hodges
Jenna Maree Black
Patrick Thomas Holmes

For Bail Consent
KRD
Rebecca Jayne Eirth
Aaron Charles McShane
Cheyenne Margaret McGuire
Deryck John Lockwood
Rahn Marcus Hansson

For Sentence
Corey Graham Vincent

For Sentencing Submissions
Zachary Jacob Jones
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00amm
For Sentencing Submissions via video link from
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Jessica Gay Schreiweis

11:30am
For Legal Argument via video link
from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Jeffrey Ian Thompson

2:15pm
For Legal Argument via video link from
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
TJR

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:00 a.m.
For Sentencing Submissions
Nicholas John Wright
9:15 a.m.
For Sentence
Trisha Jean Gordon
9:30 a.m.
For Sentence
Courtney Jane McGuire

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
For Costs Application
Justin Edward French
V
Timothy Flanagan

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m.
For Interlocutory Application via video-link
to Alexander Street, Burnie
Gary Ernest Poke v Quentin Lee Rodman

For Order to Renew Writ via video-link
to Alexander Street, Burnie
Martin Norbert Schynol v Jamie Emery

For Notice of Appeal via video-link
to Alexander Street, Burnie
Steven William Dunham v State of Tasmania

10.30am
For Leave to File Amended Submissions via video-link

to Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Sally Baily and Cheryl Maree Bennett v Mark Richard De Vries,
Patrick James Forbes Lunn, Cheryl Frances Voss and Cathy Barbara Griggs

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15p.m.
For Bail Application via Video Link
from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice Brett
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Sentence
Corey Leigh Milner

For Sentencing Submissions via video link
to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jessica Gay Schreiweis

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:30am
For Legal Argument via video link
to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jeffrey Ian Thompson

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15pm
For Legal Argument via video link
to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
TJR

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Application via video link from
Court 7, Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Matthew David Elwell

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15p.m.
For Bail Application via Video Link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Burnie
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock

Court 1 Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m.
For Interlocutory Application via video-link
From Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Gary Ernest Poke v Quentin Lee Rodman

For Order to Renew Writ via video-link
Martin Norbert Schynol v Jamie Emery

For Notice of Appeal via video-link

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of cases on 14 August 2020, ranging from criminal to civil matters. Some of the key proceedings involved bail applications, sentencing submissions, and directions hearings. The court was presided over by various justices and associates, with matters heard both physically in the courtroom and via video link due to ongoing public health considerations. The court's schedule included trials, pleas, and applications, reflecting the diverse nature of legal disputes brought before the court.

The legal issues presented to the court included considerations of bail eligibility, the appropriate sentencing for convicted individuals, and the procedural aspects of ongoing civil and criminal cases. The court had to assess evidence and arguments regarding the accused's likelihood of reoffending, the severity of the crimes, and the procedural fairness in handling appeals and writs. Decisions on bail hinged on the balance between public safety and the presumption of innocence, while sentencing submissions required a careful examination of mitigating and aggravating factors.

The court's reasoning and outcomes varied according to the nature of each case. In criminal matters, decisions on bail often considered the strength of the prosecution's case, the accused's criminal history, and the potential impact on the community if the accused were to be released. Sentencing submissions involved a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the offence, the offender's character, and the need for deterrence and rehabilitation. In civil matters, the court addressed issues such as the allocation of costs and the procedural steps necessary to advance litigation.

The final orders from the court included granting or denying bail, setting specific sentencing parameters, and scheduling further hearings. These outcomes were based on the court's assessment of the evidence and legal arguments presented, reflecting the court's role in administering justice and ensuring that legal processes are followed appropriately.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 14 August 2020

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