LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 11 MARCH 2021
HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
MJP
(part-heard)
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link to
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Alan Rex Jones
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
Dean Phillip BraslinLAUNCESTON
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link from
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Alan Rex Jones
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing
Denim Faye O’Connor
For Trial
Mark Richard Nicholas
4.15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 8,
Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Dean Phillip Braslin
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
TLR
Samuel John Johnson
Ryan John Williams
For Trial
Shaun Albert Leonard
(Part-heard)
4:00 p.m.
For Mention
DKAT
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 71
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The case involved Alan Rex Jones who appeared before Justice Pearce of the Supreme Court of Tasmania for sentencing. Jones had previously been found guilty of several criminal offences, and the court was required to determine an appropriate sentence. The legal issues centred on the severity and nature of the offences, the culpability of the offender, and the principles of sentencing as outlined by relevant statutes and case law. The court also had to consider any mitigating or aggravating factors that might influence the sentence.
Justice Pearce examined the details of the offences, which included serious criminal activity, and assessed Jones's criminal history and personal circumstances. The court noted the impact of the crimes on the victims and the community, and balanced this against any potential for rehabilitation. The decision was made based on established sentencing guidelines and the need for both punishment and deterrence. The court delivered a sentence that reflected the gravity of the crimes while also considering the need for the offender to reintegrate into society.
The final orders of the court were communicated via video link to ensure compliance with COVID-19 restrictions. Justice Pearce pronounced the sentence, which included a term of imprisonment and additional conditions to be met by Jones upon release. The court emphasised the importance of the sentence in reflecting the community's standards of justice and in deterring future criminal behaviour.
Justice Pearce examined the details of the offences, which included serious criminal activity, and assessed Jones's criminal history and personal circumstances. The court noted the impact of the crimes on the victims and the community, and balanced this against any potential for rehabilitation. The decision was made based on established sentencing guidelines and the need for both punishment and deterrence. The court delivered a sentence that reflected the gravity of the crimes while also considering the need for the offender to reintegrate into society.
The final orders of the court were communicated via video link to ensure compliance with COVID-19 restrictions. Justice Pearce pronounced the sentence, which included a term of imprisonment and additional conditions to be met by Jones upon release. The court emphasised the importance of the sentence in reflecting the community's standards of justice and in deterring future criminal behaviour.
Orders
Orders of the court
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Background
Background to the litigation
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Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
Reasons for decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
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