Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 30 June 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 30 JUNE 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00 p.m.
For Decision
Hendrik Dikkenberg

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Trent Aaron Gordon
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Mitchell John Campbell

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Timothy Owen Adams
Matthew John Batchelor

For Bail Consent
Leigh Penneyston

For Directions Hearing
George Joseph Bilinski
Gail Schupp

For Plea
Joshua Paul Barrow
Saido Mazzucca

For Application to Discharge a Supervision Order
PJG

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Mention
A Witness

Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am For Hearing (Part-Heard)
The Queen
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JPRB

Criminal Jurisdiction
11:15am For Plea
Andrew Yatras

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Disputed Facts Hearing (Part-Heard)
Jodie Lynn Parkinson
Dale Graham Parkinson

2:15pm
For Sentence
FWR

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Acting Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am
For Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Mitchell John Campbell

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a range of criminal cases were listed for various stages of proceedings. The matters before Justice Wood and Justice Brett involved sentencing, trials, and mentions. Notably, Mitchell John Campbell had a sentence hearing via video-link to Burnie, while Trent Aaron Gordon's trial was part-heard. Further, the court addressed bail consent, directions hearings, and plea applications, demonstrating the court's active management of diverse criminal matters.

The legal issues before the court encompassed sentencing principles, the assessment of bail applications, and the management of trials and pleas. For instance, Justice Wood and Justice Brett were tasked with determining appropriate sentences for the respective defendants, balancing the circumstances of the crimes and the defendants' backgrounds. Additionally, the court considered the merits of bail applications and directions hearings, ensuring that procedural fairness and legal standards were upheld.

The reasoning of the court focused on the specific facts and legal precedents relevant to each case. Justice Wood and Justice Brett applied sentencing principles, considering the gravity of the offences and the defendants' histories. The assessment of bail applications was based on the likelihood of the accused appearing in court and the risk of reoffending. The court's handling of trials and pleas involved ensuring that the legal rights of the accused were protected while advancing the interests of justice.

The final orders included sentencing determinations, bail decisions, and procedural directions, reflecting the court's role in delivering justice and managing the criminal caseload. The detailed approach ensured that each case was addressed with due consideration of the law and the circumstances of the individuals involved.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established