Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 10 July 2017 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 10 JULY 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention by video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Roger Bernard
Hayden Charles Blake
Gregory Walter Brown
Dane Lindon Squires

For Mention by video-link to Risdon Prison
Rory Michael Murphy
Andrew James Bellamy

For Mention
MJB
Michael William Triffitt
Christopher David Eastley
Kristel Cee-Anne Cowen
Russell Brett Sinclair
Cameron Scott Clark
Mark Gordon Bird
Andrew Nathan Greeley
Mitchell John Campbell
JWK
Jayden Laurance Croft

For Bail Consent
YL

For Bail Application by video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Stephen James Williams
Mitch Ashley Irons
Trevor Albert George

11:15 a.m.
For Mention
Chloe May Ross

11:30a.m.
For Sentence by video-link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Leanne May Hodgman

For Mention
Derwent Giles Terry Cruickshank

For Sentence
Duncan Francis Cook

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Erin Jay Tyers
(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice BONGIORNO
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
JMP

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice TENNENT by video-link from Court 1 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For First Appearance
Roger Bernard
Hayden Charles Blake
Gregory Walter Brown
Dane Lindon Squires

To Follow
For Bail Application
Stephen James Williams
Mitch Ashley Irons
Trevor Albert George

11:30am For Sentence
Leanne May Hodgman

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the Supreme Court of Tasmania was a criminal case involving multiple defendants. The case was heard in Court 1 at Salamanca Place, Hobart, by Justice Tennent. The defendants, Roger Bernard Hayden Charles Blake, Gregory Walter Brown, and Dane Lindon Squires, appeared by video-link from Launceston, while Rory Michael Murphy and Andrew James Bellamy appeared from Risdon Prison. The court dealt with various mentions and bail applications throughout the day.

The legal issues before the court included determining the appropriate sentences for the defendants, assessing bail applications, and managing the logistics of the hearings, particularly given the necessity of video-link appearances. The court had to consider the nature and circumstances of each offence, the criminal history of the defendants, and any mitigating or aggravating factors presented.

Justice Tennent addressed these issues by carefully examining the evidence and submissions presented by both the prosecution and defence. The court considered the principles of sentencing, which include the deterrence of crime, the protection of the community, and the rehabilitation of offenders. For the bail applications, the court assessed the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the circumstances of each case to determine whether bail should be granted. The reasoning applied was consistent with established legal standards and case law. The court's decisions were informed by the specific details of each case and the applicable legal frameworks.

The final orders included sentencing for Leanne May Hodgman, who was sentenced in Court 1, and the continuation of the trial for Erin Jay Tyers, which was part-heard in Court 8. Bail applications for Stephen James Williams, Mitch Ashley Irons, and Trevor Albert George were also addressed, with decisions made based on the merits of each application.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 10 July 2017

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