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Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 14 July 2016

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 14 July 2016

Case [2016] TASSCCourtlist 144

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LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 14 JULY 2016

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison
Robyn Clare Pearce

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

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BURNIE

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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 14 July 2016 [2016] TASSCCourtlist 144
Case: [2016] TASSCCourtlist 144
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a sentencing matter concerning Robyn Clare Pearce, who appeared via video-link from Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison. Justice Wood presided over the sentencing hearing, which was held in Court 1 at Salamanca Place, Hobart. The nature of the dispute involved determining the appropriate sentence for Pearce following her conviction.

The legal issues before the court included assessing the gravity of the offence, Pearce’s criminal history, and the principles of sentencing relevant to her circumstances. Additionally, the court needed to consider any mitigating or aggravating factors that could influence the final sentence.

Justice Wood provided detailed reasoning in the judgment, evaluating the evidence and submissions presented. The court considered the impact of Pearce’s actions, her previous convictions, and the necessity to deter similar conduct in the future. Ultimately, the court determined the appropriate sentence, reflecting the seriousness of the offence and the need for public protection. The precise sentence was not detailed in the provided excerpt, but the court’s decision was communicated via video-link to Pearce in her place of detention.

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