Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 3 November 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2017

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link
Zen Caley

For Mention
Peter Kenneth Evans
Daniel Alan Prestage
Cori Leigh Braslin
GLL
SJH
YL
Steven Craig Murtagh
Jason Samuel McCormick
A Witness

For Bail Application
Damien Paul Ford

For Bail Consent
Sean Mark Sorrentino
Craig Andrew Leaman
Bradley Daniel Ford

11:00AM
For Mention

Robert Michael Allen

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
10:00 a.m.
For Mention by Video-Link
Zeke Godfrey

For Disputed Facts Hearing
Lee-Anne Marie Levett

For Facts and Sentence
Stephen Grant Pybus
Erich Leonard Ungerhofer
Jackson Elijah Yammi Mansfield
BLW

For Plea
Dillin Leigh Schultz
Jeremy Christopher Murtagh
Amelia Jane Grainger

For Bail Application
Zach James Muir-Bennett
Bradley Glenn Morrison
Bogdan Miha Manescu

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11:00 a.m.
Chamber Matter

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice SLICER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Mention
Brodie Edmond Fazackerley
James Scott McCabe

To Follow
For Plea in Mitigation
Gavin Andrew Alexander Cameron
Jamie Lee Vimpany
Michael James Sulzberger

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie Before Justice Pearce

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence by Video Link to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Lois Febey aka Denby

To Follow for Sentence by Video Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Tyrone John Fenech
Luke Peter Karklins

To Follow for Sentence by Video Link to Hobart Reception Prison
Andrew John Sheals

To Follow for Plea
GEB

Civil Jurisdiction
For Application to Extend Time
McKenna
v
Freeman

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Wood presided over a session where a variety of criminal and civil matters were addressed. Among these, the court heard a bail application involving Damien Paul Ford. This application was granted consent by Sean Mark Sorrentino and Craig Andrew Leaman. Another notable matter was the plea hearing for Dillin Leigh Schultz, Jeremy Christopher Murtagh, and Amelia Jane Grainger, which was overseen by the court. Additionally, the court dealt with a miscellaneous civil business matter via video link to Burnie, highlighting the court's commitment to accessibility and efficiency in handling cases.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a range of matters, from bail applications to plea hearings and sentence determinations. For Damien Paul Ford's bail application, the court had to assess the merits of the application and the risk factors associated with releasing the applicant on bail. In the case of Dillin Leigh Schultz, Jeremy Christopher Murtagh, and Amelia Jane Grainger, the court was required to understand the legal principles and evidence pertinent to the plea of each defendant. Furthermore, the miscellaneous civil matter required the court to address procedural and substantive legal issues pertinent to the case.

Justice Wood, in presiding over these cases, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the legal principles involved. In the bail application for Damien Paul Ford, the court took into account the factors outlined in the Bail Act, including the likelihood of the applicant appearing in court, the risk of flight, and any potential danger to the community. For the plea hearings, the court ensured that the defendants were fully informed of the charges and the potential consequences, thereby upholding the principles of natural justice. The outcome for each matter reflected the court's careful consideration of the legal and factual context of each case.

The final orders of the court included the granting of bail for Damien Paul Ford, subject to specific conditions. For the plea hearings, the court recorded the pleas of the defendants, setting the stage for further proceedings. The miscellaneous civil matter was addressed with a view to ensuring that the case progressed in a fair and timely manner. Each decision was made in accordance with the relevant laws and judicial principles, reflecting the court's commitment to justice.

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