Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 2 August 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

Jason Darrall Triffett

(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.

For Sentence

Darren Ward Gale

2:30 p.m.

For Mention

Chauncy Aaron Bell

For Directions Hearing

Dean Phillip Braslin

For Bail Application

Ricky Peter Barber

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Sentence via video link to PWR, Alexander Street, Burnie

Yarda Brian Broucek

For Mention

Natasha Lyn Davie

For Sentencing Submissions

Carley Anne Watkins

Leigh Reginald Dobson

Samuel James Franklin

For Plea

Michael Eddie French

For Bail Application

Sean Patrick Mahoney

Court 3, Salamanca Place Hobart

Before Associate Justice Holt

9:15am

By video link to Alexander Street Burnie

Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9.30 a.m.

For Trial

KSM

(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.

For Mention via video link

Tara Jayne Lewis

For Bail Application

Kane John Morgan

(Part-Heard)

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30a.m.

For Sentence

AJG

Natalie May Airey

10:00a.m.

For Trial

CJW

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the hearing involved several defendants facing various charges. The court addressed sentencing, bail applications, and mentions. The first case involved Jason Darrall Triffett, who was part-heard for sentencing, followed by Darren Ward Gale, also for sentencing. The court then considered bail applications and directions hearings for Chauncey Aaron Bell and Dean Phillip Braslin, respectively. The second part of the hearing involved several defendants with different stages of their cases, including sentencing submissions, pleas, and bail applications. The court also scheduled trials and mentions for defendants in Launceston and Burnie.

The legal issues before the court ranged from determining appropriate sentences for convicted individuals to deciding whether bail should be granted or denied to defendants awaiting trial. The court had to consider the nature and circumstances of the offenses, the defendants' criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. For bail applications, the court assessed the risk of flight, potential interference with witnesses, and the risk posed to the community.

Justice Wood, presiding over the cases, carefully evaluated the evidence and submissions presented. For sentencing, the court considered the principles of justice and deterrence, ensuring sentences were proportionate to the crimes committed. In bail applications, the court balanced the presumption of innocence against the potential risks to public safety. The outcome of each case reflected a thorough analysis of the legal principles and the specific facts of each defendant's situation.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established