Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday, 23 February 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, FRIDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Robert Michael Allen
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Bail Application

Christopher John Worker

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Travis Anthony Mortyn

Tyron James Page

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Timothy Lee King
Jesse Leigh Fletcher-Jones

For Mention
DRM
Hayden Dale Smith
Desiree Josephine Hunt

For Bail Consent
Craig Andrew Leaman

For Sentencing Submissions
Aaron John Cleaver
Kiama Declan Ramsdale

For Facts and Sentence
Jye Ian Terry
MDS
Timothy Robert Llewellyn
Simon Anthony Catto

For Plea
Braedon Isaac Males
Kenneth David Reynolds
Gavin Adrian Quirk
Barbara Ann Kelty
Todd Andrew Hay

Not Before 11:15 a.m.
For Bail Application
Bogdan M Manescu
Oskar Mathias Standal
Shaun Anthony Shepperd

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Wade Richard Burgess
Shaun Robert Somers

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Charles John Rattray

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via Video-Link from Court 1,
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Charles John Rattray

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Matthew David Elwell
Daniel James Allan Gibson
Christopher Colin Broderick
Brody Mykel Maisey
Jeremy Brad Scott

For Mention
Cain Jeremiah Dunning
RPB
Oscar Jyles Dyett
Gavin Richard Baldwin
RNS
Robyn Maree Cosstick
Matthew David Elwell

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Christine Joy Radford
John Hilsaca
Steven Gibbs
Paul Ramadan
Ian James Monson

For Trial
ASD
(Part Heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard several cases on 23 February 2018, including trials, bail applications, and sentencing submissions. The first case, involving Robert Michael Allen, was part-heard in Hobart. Following this, Justice GeASON presided over a bail application from Christopher John Worker and trials for Travis Anthony Mortyn and Tyron James Page. In Burnie, Justice Escourt dealt with bail consents, mentions, and a preliminary proceedings application. Acting Justice Slicer presided over cases in both Hobart and Launceston, including a mention via video-link for Timothy Lee King and Jesse Leigh Fletcher-Jones and a sentence for Charles John Rattray, heard via video-link from Hobart to Launceston.

The legal issues before the court ranged from bail applications to sentencing submissions and preliminary proceedings. In the bail applications, the court had to consider whether the applicants met the criteria for release from custody and the risk they posed to the community if released. For the trials, the court needed to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused based on the evidence presented. Sentencing submissions involved the appropriate punishment for those found guilty, taking into account the nature of the offence and the offender’s circumstances.

The court applied relevant laws and principles to each case, ensuring that all parties were given a fair hearing. For bail applications, the court examined the likelihood of the accused appearing in court if released and the potential harm to the community. In trials, the court assessed the credibility of the evidence and the legal standards required to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. For sentencing, the court considered the principles of justice, deterrence, and rehabilitation, as well as the specific circumstances of the offence and offender.

The final orders varied across cases, with some applicants granted bail, others remanded in custody, and sentences handed down for those found guilty. The outcomes were based on the evidence and legal arguments presented, with the court ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected throughout the proceedings.

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