Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday 19 November 2020hobart Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Mention via video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Deryck John Lockwood

3:30 p.m.
For Breach Application and Bail Application via video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
JGM

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Mention
Hossain Ali Ashrafi
Fatima Ayoubi

For Sentence via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Bruce Boyer

For Determination of Application via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
Drew Alexander Jones

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence
Joshua Blair Read

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Christopher James Bennett

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Luke Frans Bezemer
(part-heard)

Conference room, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application via video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie and Ron Barwick Prison
Kurt Johnhill Richardson

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Bruce Boyer

For Determination of Application via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Drew Alexander Jones

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Christopher James Bennett

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Witness on Final Notice
Sarah Jane Hall

2:15 p.m.
For Mention via video-link to Court 2, Supreme Court, Hobart
Deryck John Lockwood

3:30 p.m.
For Breach Application via video-link to Launceston Prison Complex
JGM

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Zebb Mathew Waxman
Samuel John Johnson

4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application via video-link to Conference room, Cameron Street, Launceston and Ron Barwick Prison
Kurt Johnhill Richardson

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the case of Deryck John Lockwood was heard by Justice Estcourt. Lockwood appeared via video-link from the Supreme Court in Burnie. Lockwood faced a mention regarding a breach application and a bail application. The court was required to determine whether the conditions of Lockwood's bail had been breached and whether he should be released on bail pending further proceedings.

The court considered the evidence and submissions from both parties. Justice Estcourt found that the conditions of Lockwood's bail had indeed been breached, and therefore, the bail was revoked. However, the court also considered the application for bail and, after weighing the relevant factors, granted Lockwood bail with new conditions. The court concluded that, despite the breach, Lockwood was not a flight risk and that there were significant mitigating factors that warranted his release on bail.

The final orders of the court were that the conditions of Lockwood's bail were revoked, and he was remanded in custody. However, the court granted Lockwood bail with new conditions, including regular check-ins with a supervising officer and a curfew. Lockwood was also required to surrender his passport and refrain from contact with certain individuals. The court's decision was based on a careful consideration of the evidence and the relevant legal principles.

This case highlights the importance of adhering to the conditions of bail and the court's discretion in determining whether to grant or revoke bail. It also demonstrates the court's willingness to consider mitigating factors and the potential consequences of a breach of bail conditions.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday 19 November 2020hobart

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