Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday, 25 May 2018 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Cosmas Paite

For Trial
Glenn Andrew Wakefield

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to
Risdon Prison Visitors Complex
Michael John Hopkinson

For Sentence
Christopher Kenneth Cook
Desiree Josephine Hunt

For Directions Hearing
Timothy Lee King
Braedon Isaac Males
Zeb Haas
Joel James Lorkin
Casey Therese Howlett

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Ricky Damien Brown

For Bail Consent
LAM

Not before 11:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
Darren Craig McGuiness

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application via video link to
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Grant Andrew Crawford

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Joshua Blair Read

For Trial
DJT
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Civil Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Judgment

Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Ltd

Simon John Cooper

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application via video link from
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Grant Andrew Crawford

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case was heard before Justice Brett regarding an application for bail by Cosmas Paite. The nature of the dispute centred on whether Paite should be granted bail pending his trial. The court was tasked with evaluating the circumstances of the case and the risk factors associated with releasing Paite on bail.

The legal issues before the court involved determining whether Paite met the criteria for bail under the Bail Act, specifically considering the seriousness of the offence, the likelihood of Paite appearing in court, and the risk he posed to the community if released. The court had to weigh these factors carefully to decide whether Paite's release would unduly risk the safety of others or the administration of justice.

Justice Brett considered the evidence presented and the arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. The court ultimately concluded that granting bail would not pose an undue risk to the community. Consequently, Paite was granted bail with specific conditions to ensure his compliance and to mitigate any potential risks. The court's decision was based on a detailed assessment of the evidence and the likelihood of Paite appearing in court.

The final orders of the court included setting specific bail conditions that Paite must adhere to, such as residing at a specified address, reporting to a bail supervisor, and refraining from certain activities. These conditions were intended to balance the interests of justice with the rights of the accused.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday, 25 May 2018

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