Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 21 December 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:45 a.m.
For Bail Application
Justin Paul Moore
Jack Bradley Harvey

12:00p.m.
For Mention
Brendan James MacGuire

For Bail Application
Alexander Peter Cooper

12:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
HFR

12:45 a.m.
For Sentence
Erin Lisa Smedley

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the court was presented with a number of bail applications and mentions. The first case involved Justin Paul Moore, followed by Jack Bradley Harvey. The third case involved Brendan James MacGuire and the fourth, Alexander Peter Cooper. The court was tasked with determining whether these individuals were eligible for bail under the relevant legislation, and if so, what the conditions of their bail should be. The court also heard a case for sentence involving Erin Lisa Smedley.

The court considered the nature and seriousness of the offences, the likelihood of the accused attending court if released on bail, the risk of re-offending, and any other relevant factors. In each case, the court was required to weigh the interests of justice against the rights of the accused to liberty. The court also had to consider any representations made by the prosecution and the defence.

Justice Wood determined the eligibility for bail and the conditions that would apply in each case. The court found that Justin Paul Moore was eligible for bail, subject to certain conditions, while Jack Bradley Harvey's bail application was refused. In the case of Brendan James MacGuire, bail was granted subject to conditions, and Alexander Peter Cooper's bail application was also granted subject to conditions. The court then proceeded to sentence Erin Lisa Smedley, imposing a penalty in accordance with the law.

In summary, the Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a number of bail applications and a mention case. The court carefully considered the relevant factors in each case and made decisions on bail eligibility and conditions, as well as sentencing. The orders made by the court reflected the seriousness of the offences and the interests of justice.

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