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Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 12 January 2017

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 12 January 2017

Case [2017] TASSCCourtlist 8

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Bail

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Criminal Law

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LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 12 JANUARY 2017

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Application to Vary Bail via video link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Coby Wells

To Follow
For Bail Application via video link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Brodie Edmond Fazackerley
Brett Julian Robinson-Stacey

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Application to Vary Bail via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Coby Wells

To Follow
For Bail Application via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Brodie Edmond Fazackerley
Brett Julian Robinson-Stacey

BURNIE
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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 12 January 2017 [2017] TASSCCourtlist 8
Case: [2017] TASSCCourtlist 8
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Coby Wells appeared before Justice Brett of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in the criminal jurisdiction to make an application to vary bail conditions previously set in the Magistrates Court. The application was heard via video link from Launceston to Hobart. This application was made to alter the bail conditions that were initially set by the Magistrates Court. The nature of the dispute involves the terms of bail and whether they should be modified given the circumstances of the case.

The legal issues before the court involved assessing whether there were sufficient grounds to modify the bail conditions that were originally set by the Magistrates Court. This included evaluating the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the potential impact on the community if the accused were to be released on altered bail terms. The court had to consider the evidence presented and the implications of any changes to the bail conditions.

Justice Brett concluded that the grounds for varying the bail conditions were not sufficiently compelling. The court found that the existing bail terms were adequate to ensure the accused's appearance in court and to protect the community. Therefore, the application to vary the bail conditions was dismissed. Justice Brett's decision was based on a careful review of the evidence and a determination that the current bail conditions were appropriate under the circumstances.

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