Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday 10 January 2019 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY 10 JANUARY 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 2, Alexander Street, Burnie
DNJ

For Bail Variation
Justin Richard Maynard
Dale Reginald Loone
RJD

For Bail Application & Directions Hearing
Tye Paul Silver
(Part-Heard)

For Bail Application
Rohan Rodney Leslie
Shayne William Jones
Peter Dennis Flynn

Troy Daniel Perry
Mathew Simpson
2:15 p.m.

For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street Launceston and Ashley Youth Detention Centre
MJR

For Mention via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street Launceston
Katrina Newitt
For Bail Variation via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street
Launceston
Nomi Lea Mountney

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.

For Bail Application via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place Hobart and to Ashley Youth Detention Centre
MJR

For Mention via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place Hobart
Katrina Newitt
For Bail Variation via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place
Hobart
Nomi Lea Mountney

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
DNJ

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a case involving several defendants on the 10th of January, 2019. The defendants included Justin Richard Maynard, Dale Reginald Loone, Tye Paul Silver, Rohan Rodney Leslie, Shayne William Jones, Peter Dennis Flynn, Troy Daniel Perry, Mathew Simpson, and Katrina Newitt. Each defendant was facing charges that warranted consideration of bail applications, variations, or mentions. The proceedings were held in various locations, including Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, and some hearings were conducted via video link to facilitate participation from remote locations.

The court had to determine whether to grant or vary bail for the defendants, taking into account the nature and severity of the charges, the likelihood of the defendants appearing in court, and the potential risk to the community if bail were granted. In some instances, the court also needed to decide on procedural directions for the cases. The legal issues revolved around the interpretation of bail legislation and the principles of justice in relation to the individual circumstances of each defendant.

Justice Wood considered the evidence presented regarding the charges against each defendant, the potential risks if bail were granted, and the circumstances of each case. The court carefully evaluated the likelihood of the defendants appearing in court if granted bail and weighed this against the seriousness of the charges. The outcome of the hearings varied, with some defendants having their bail varied or denied, while others had their bail applications approved. The court's decisions were based on a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and legal principles applicable to each defendant's case.

The final orders made by the court included the approval of bail for certain defendants under specific conditions, variations to existing bail conditions, and the denial of bail for others. The decisions reflected the court's duty to balance the rights of the accused with the need to protect the community and ensure the administration of justice.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday 10 January 2019

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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