Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 30 November 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2018

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Mention by video link from
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
GAN

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
AGD
(Part Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link
Noah Neptune Weiss-Trew

Joseph Shane William Russon

Christopher Michael Goss

For Directions Hearing

Jordan Dean Rumsley

Dylan Jay Strickland
John Edward Bailey
Rachel Ellen Morgan
David William Michaelson

For Facts and Sentence
Wayne Andrew Fenton
Terry Henry Simpson
Brook Jean Targett

For Plea

Aaron Campbell Brumley

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via Video Link to
Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison
Chris Byers Rossi
JB

For Directions Hearing via Video-Link to
Risdon Prison Complex
Tye Paul Silver
Bradley Daniel Ford
Troy Daniel Perry
Cody David Brown
Wayne William Howlett
Nicolas Alan Lawton
Jacob Vernon Hardy

For Directions Hearing
Daniel Robert Griffith
Malcolm John Pilgrim
Michelle Marree Woolley
Brendan David Cranston
Rahn Marcus Hansson
Zeb Haas
Michael Leonard Linnell

For Mention
Brett Anthony Lawless

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Kayne Geoffrey Quinn

For Bail Consent
Christopher Patrick Direen
Jye David Cowen
Stuart Norton Woods
James Andrew Wright
Jacob Anthony Burdon
Brady Peter Penneyston
Alexander James Shepherd
Jeffrey Ian Thompson

Not Before 11:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
Todd Bates

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Hearing
Paul Leslie Silos Warner
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.
For Mention via video link to
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
GAN

For Bail Consent
CJW

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
DJA
Nathan John Marshall
Hayden Brian Wallace Ivory

For Plea

Kerry Leigh French

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a range of criminal and civil matters on Friday, 30 November 2018. Various defendants appeared for directions hearings, bail applications, and pleas, including individuals charged with serious offences such as drug trafficking and assault. The court was also set to hear a civil matter involving an insurance claim.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a broad spectrum of criminal law matters, including the consideration of bail applications, the scheduling of trials, and the acceptance of pleas. The court needed to assess the merits of each bail application, determine whether to proceed with trials, and decide on the appropriate sentences for those who pleaded guilty. In the civil matter, the court had to consider the merits of an insurance claim and decide on the appropriate compensation.

Justice Brett presided over the proceedings, carefully considering each case's unique circumstances. For the bail applications, Justice Brett evaluated the risk of flight, the potential for reoffending, and the impact on the community. The court accepted pleas from several defendants, reflecting the seriousness of their offences and their willingness to take responsibility. Justice Brett also scheduled trials for those who contested the charges, ensuring that the legal process was followed appropriately. In the civil matter, the court assessed the evidence and determined the appropriate compensation for the claimant.

The final orders included the granting or refusal of bail for several defendants, the scheduling of trials, and the sentencing of those who pleaded guilty. The court also made a decision on the civil insurance claim, providing the claimant with the appropriate compensation.

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