Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday 2 November 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Directions Hearing via video-linkMitchell Anthony Noel Allie
Marcus Denis Mayne
Brenden Edward Cotter
Jed Curtis Leggett
Jack Willem Harris

For Directions Hearing
A J C
Gary Matthews
Banjo Manser
M L V T
Joshua Michael Murtagh
Damien Steven Matthews
Baden George Mann
Janelle Lynette Heron
Peter Charles Anderson
Anthony John Hepworth
Belinda Elizabeth Dobson
Kevin John Clancy
Sean Desmond Hawkes

For Directions Hearing and Bail Application via video-link
Vincent Di Stefano

For Plea
Damien James Gunn

For Bail Consent
David Andrew Thomas
James Christopher Steven Flaskas
Wayne James Benjamin
Kenneth Shaw
R H K
Connor Richard Cordwell
Tara Mary Elizabeth Irwin
Kathleen Marie Arnold
Carl Alexander Haas
Aarif Billah Ali Eldaleh
R K B
Judd Paul Kraemers
Craig John Smith
Damian Steven Matthews
Steven Charles Clarkson
J J A
Nicole Louise Robinson
Corey Paul Murphy
Jakob John Plumstead
Anthony James Hill

2:15 p.m
For Plea
C J D

2:30 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link
Damian Leslie Harper

3:00 p.m
For Plea
H F R

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Bail Consent
Scott Alfred Robertson

For Sentencing Submissions
Shaun Brodie Parremore

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Legal Argument
Shaun Edward Hodges

For Bail Consent
APA
Anthony James Hill
BTH
Shaun Brodie Parremore

For Directions Hearing
Dallas John Eaves
Kai Kimmo Juvakka
VKP

For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Justin Craig Cleaver

4:15pm
For Bail Application via video link to Hobart Reception Prison
Christopher John Howard

For Directions Hearing
Nicholas Aaron Scott

For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Marcus Denis Mayne

For Sentencing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Ty Ferguson

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Justin Richard Maynard

4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Luke David Buck
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State of Tasmania

LAUNCESTON

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BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania was tasked with a range of criminal matters, primarily concerning directions hearings, bail applications, and pleas. Among the cases heard was the matter of Mitchell Anthony Noel Allie, Marcus Denis Mayne, Brenden Edward Cotter, and Jed Curtis Leggett, who were subject to a directions hearing. Other defendants, such as Vincent Di Stefano, Damien James Gunn, and David Andrew Thomas, were also involved in various stages of their criminal proceedings, including plea hearings and bail applications. The court's role was to address the legal issues pertinent to the scheduling of trials, the granting of bail, and the recording of pleas.

The court had to consider the legal frameworks governing the admissibility of evidence, the rights of the accused, and the procedural fairness required in criminal proceedings. In the context of bail applications, the court had to balance the presumption of innocence with the need to prevent crime and ensure public safety. The court also had to determine whether the accused posed a flight risk or a danger to the community. For directions hearings, the court needed to ensure that all parties were aware of the procedural steps and timelines, and that the trial was proceeding in an orderly and efficient manner.

Justice Wood, presiding over the court, meticulously reviewed the legal arguments and evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defence. The court considered the precedents and statutory provisions relevant to each case. In granting or denying bail, the court assessed the individual circumstances of each defendant, including their criminal history, the severity of the alleged offence, and the likelihood of them appearing in court. For directions hearings, the court provided clear guidance on the next steps in the proceedings, ensuring that all parties were aware of their obligations and the court's expectations. Ultimately, the court made decisions that adhered to the principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that the rights of the accused were protected while also serving the interests of the community.

The final orders included the setting of trial dates, the granting or denial of bail, and the scheduling of further hearings. For instance, some defendants were granted bail with specific conditions, while others were remanded in custody pending their trials. The court also set clear directions for the prosecution and defence to prepare for the upcoming trials, ensuring that all necessary evidence and legal arguments were presented in a timely manner.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday 2 November 2020

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