Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 24 September 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Sentencing SubmissionsM T S
B G M

For Bail Consent
Brian Graham Dean-Gordon

4:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing
J S F

4:15 p.m
For Directions Hearing via telephone
Mark Anthony Bell v State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Caleb Anthony Paul Woods

For Bail Application
Luke Basil Latham

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link to Court 1,
Cameron Street, Launceston
Nathan John Cosgrove

For Sentencing Submissions via video link to
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Mitchell Thomas Adey
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Witness on Final Notice

For Basha Inquiry
Justin Richard Maynard

Not Before 12:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Zane Colin Roy Sengstock

4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Christina Vernessa Watson

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Mention
Christopher Ernest Denman

For Trial
Wayne Keith Herlihy

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Mention
Bruce Thomas Boyer

For Sentencing Submissions via Video Link
Dillon John Cruse

4:30p.m.
For Telephone Directions Hearing
MJS

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Nathan John Cosgrove

For Sentencing Submissions via video link
from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Mitchell Thomas Adey

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard several matters on Thursday, 24 September 2020, ranging from bail applications to sentencing submissions. The court was occupied with criminal cases in both Hobart and Launceston, presided over by various justices. Among the cases was that of Mark Anthony Bell, who faced a directions hearing in relation to charges brought by the State of Tasmania. Another significant case involved Cameron Street, Launceston, where Nathan John Cosgrove and Mitchell Thomas Adey had sentencing submissions scheduled via video link from Launceston and Hobart respectively. The Launceston court also had a mention for Bruce Thomas Boyer and a trial for Wayne Keith Herlihy.

The legal issues before the court included the determination of bail applications, sentencing submissions, and directions hearings. Each case required careful consideration of the individual circumstances, legal precedents, and statutory requirements to ensure a fair and just outcome. The bail applications necessitated an assessment of the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, the risk of reoffending, and the potential danger to the community if released. Sentencing submissions involved evaluating the appropriate penalties for the crimes committed, taking into account aggravating and mitigating factors. Directions hearings were crucial for outlining the procedural steps and timelines for the upcoming trials.

Justices presiding over these cases meticulously reviewed the evidence, legal arguments, and statutory obligations. They considered the rights of the accused, the interests of the victims, and the need for public safety. The court balanced these considerations to arrive at decisions that were both legally sound and just. The outcomes varied, with some applications for bail being granted or refused, and sentencing submissions being scheduled or addressed in the hearings. The final orders for each case were delivered with due regard to the specifics of the legal issues and the evidence presented.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 24 September 2020

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