Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Monday, 26 June 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA MONDAY, 26 JUNE 2017

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m. by video-link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
For Bail Application
Carl Maxwell Hall
Curtis De Ruyter
Ivan James Quarrell

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Trent Aaron Gordon

For Mention
A Witness

For Trial
Daniel Jacob Hansen
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing by Video Link
Damien D’ettorre
v
The State of Tasmania

Joel Maddox
v
The State of Tasmania

For Directions Hearing
James Anthony Gordon
Ben Bryan Nichols

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Emma May Wordsworth

For Bail Application
Damien Paul Ford

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
Stay Action
Nigel Burch
v
Douglas Parkinson and anor

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

10:00am For Mention
CJL
Justin Lee Clark

To Follow
For Trial
Peter Michael Kopper

4:00pm For Bail Application by video-link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Carl Maxwell Hall
Curtis De Ruyter
Ivan James Quarrell

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Mention
Bradley Dean Johnston
Nathan Gregory Coppleman

To Follow
For Trial
Christopher Charles Bond

4:15pm
For Sentence
Shaun Robert Armstrong

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

On 26 June 2017, various cases were scheduled across different courts in Tasmania, including the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court, and Court of Criminal Jurisdiction. Notably, the Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a bail application for Carl Maxwell Hall, Curtis De Ruyter, and Ivan James Quarrell, which was presided over by Justice TENNENT. Another significant case was the bail consent for Trent Aaron Gordon and the mention for a witness in the trial of Daniel Jacob Hansen, which was heard by Justice BRETT. The Court of Criminal Jurisdiction in Launceston handled the bail application of Peter Michael Kopper, presided over by Justice TENNENT.

The legal issues before the court primarily revolved around the granting of bail for the accused, the procedural aspects of trials, and the management of preliminary proceedings. Justice TENNENT had to assess the bail applications, considering the nature and severity of the charges against the applicants, their criminal history, and the likelihood of them appearing in court if released on bail. Similarly, Justice BRETT needed to manage the witness mention and ensure that the trial proceeded smoothly, addressing any logistical or procedural concerns that might arise.

Justice TENNENT, in his evaluation of the bail applications, focused on the risks associated with releasing the accused on bail and weighed these against the applicants' rights to liberty. He considered the gravity of the charges and the potential for reoffending. Justice BRETT managed the mention efficiently, ensuring that all necessary preparations were in place for the trial to proceed without undue delay. The court's decisions were based on a careful consideration of the evidence and legal standards applicable to each case.

In conclusion, the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Court of Criminal Jurisdiction handled various legal matters, focusing on bail applications, trial preparations, and preliminary proceedings. The outcomes of these cases will depend on the specific merits and circumstances of each individual case, as determined by the respective justices.

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