LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY 15 APRIL
HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link to Court 1 Cameron Street, Launceston
Shane Anthony Watson
Shane Christopher Blair
Court 2, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice GEASONCriminal Jurisdiction9:45a.m. For Directions Hearing PJS
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Bail Consent
Daniel John Ernest Dadson
For Trial
Aaron James Irwin
(part-heard)
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Bail Application via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Bradley Ray Williams
2:15p.m.
For Bail Application via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Justin Roy John Roughley
For Bail Application via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Mitchell Andrew Allie
Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For Possession
SUNCORP-METWAY LTD v Stuart Michael PACE
LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link from Court 8 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Shane Anthony Watson
Shane Christopher Blair
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice MARTIN
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
John David Clinton
(Part-heard)
4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Georgia-May Smith
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Hearing
Selina Rush
v
Motor Accidents Compensation Tribunal and anor
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15p.m.
For Bail Application via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Justin Roy John Roughley
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 109
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Brett presided over a sentencing hearing for Shane Anthony Watson and Shane Christopher Blair, who appeared via video link from Court 8 in Salamanca Place, Hobart. The defendants were convicted of criminal offences and the court was required to determine their appropriate sentences. The legal issues before the court included the assessment of the gravity of the offences, the defendants' criminal history, and the principles of sentencing as outlined in relevant legislation and case law.
Justice Brett commenced by reviewing the details of the offences committed by Watson and Blair, examining the impact of their actions on the victims and the community. The court considered the defendants' criminal histories, noting previous convictions and the potential for rehabilitation. The judge also took into account submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, as well as any mitigating or aggravating factors presented. After careful deliberation, Justice Brett delivered the sentences, ensuring they were proportionate to the severity of the crimes and aligned with the objectives of deterrence, rehabilitation, and denunciation.
The court ordered specific sentences for each defendant, reflecting the comprehensive evaluation of the legal and factual circumstances of the case. The outcome ensured that the sentences were both just and appropriate given the nature of the offences and the individual circumstances of the defendants.
Justice Brett commenced by reviewing the details of the offences committed by Watson and Blair, examining the impact of their actions on the victims and the community. The court considered the defendants' criminal histories, noting previous convictions and the potential for rehabilitation. The judge also took into account submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, as well as any mitigating or aggravating factors presented. After careful deliberation, Justice Brett delivered the sentences, ensuring they were proportionate to the severity of the crimes and aligned with the objectives of deterrence, rehabilitation, and denunciation.
The court ordered specific sentences for each defendant, reflecting the comprehensive evaluation of the legal and factual circumstances of the case. The outcome ensured that the sentences were both just and appropriate given the nature of the offences and the individual circumstances of the defendants.
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