Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 24 January 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application via Video Link to Court 2,
Cameron Street, Launceston and Launceston Reception Prison
Nomi Lea Mountney

For Bail Application
Shane Andrew Fazackerley
Braydon Leigh Hopkinson
Alan Kenneth King

2:15 p.m.
For Mention via Video Link to Court 2,
Cameron Street, Launceston
and Launceston Reception Prison
Rikki Williams

For Mention
Dallas John Eaves
Jake Mark Pearce
NMM

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application via Video Link from
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
and Launceston Reception Prison
Nomi Lea Mountney

2:15 p.m.
For Mention via Video Link from Court 7,
Salamanca Place, Hobart and Launceston Reception Prison
Rikki Williams

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved several defendants appearing before Acting Justice Porter in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Nomi Lea Mountney, Shane Andrew Fazackerley, Braydon Leigh Hopkinson, and Alan Kenneth King were before the court for bail applications. Rikki Williams also had a mention before the court. The defendants appeared via video link from various locations including Court 7 in Salamanca Place, Hobart, Court 2 in Cameron Street, Launceston, and Launceston Reception Prison. The proceedings were part of the court's criminal jurisdiction.

The legal issues before the court primarily concerned the granting of bail for the defendants. The court had to assess the circumstances of each case, including the nature and seriousness of the charges, the likelihood of the defendants appearing in court if granted bail, and any risk to the community if bail was granted. For Rikki Williams, the issue was a mention, likely regarding the progress or status of the case.

Acting Justice Porter carefully considered each case individually. For the bail applications, the court weighed the evidence presented and the arguments made by both the prosecution and the defence. The court considered factors such as the severity of the charges, the defendants' criminal history, and the potential risk to the community. In the case of Rikki Williams, the mention was addressed, and further details regarding the case's progress were provided. Ultimately, the court made decisions on whether to grant bail or to schedule further mentions for the defendants.

The final orders included the granting or denial of bail for Nomi Lea Mountney, Shane Andrew Fazackerley, Braydon Leigh Hopkinson, and Alan Kenneth King, with specific conditions attached where applicable. Rikki Williams' mention resulted in further directions for the case's progression. The decisions were made based on the evidence and arguments presented, ensuring that the court's considerations were thorough and fair.

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