Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 27 August 2020

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2020

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Allan John Duffy

In Chambers
4:45 p.m.
For Telephone Directions Hearing
RDH
JAR
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Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Admission to the Legal Profession
Ray Kennedy

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30a.m.
For Bail Application via Video Link
Shaaqill Fontaine

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
From 2:00p.m.
Telephone Directions Hearings in the
Absence of Accused Persons

To Follow:
4:15p.m.
For Application to Vary Bail via Video Link
to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Tamara Sue Reeve

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:30pm
For Bail Application via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
Adam John Rex Stone

4:15pm
For Sentence
Ahlen Arn Kikuchi
Tara Maree Astell

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Application to Vary Bail via Video Link
from Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Tamara Sue Reeve

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved a dispute in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, presided over by Justice Pearce. The defendant, Allan John Duffy, was before the court for sentencing. The legal issues in the case centred around the appropriate penalty for the defendant's criminal activities, as well as the principles of sentencing that should be applied in this instance. The court had to consider various factors, including the nature and circumstances of the offence, the defendant's criminal history, and the need for deterrence and rehabilitation.

Justice Pearce delivered a detailed judgment, examining the relevant legal principles and applying them to the facts of the case. The court considered the severity of the offence, the defendant's previous convictions, and the impact of the crime on the victim and the community. After careful deliberation, the court determined that the appropriate sentence for Allan John Duffy was a term of imprisonment, with specific details regarding the length and conditions of the sentence. The court also addressed the principles of sentencing, emphasising the importance of proportionality and the need to balance the interests of justice for all parties involved.

In conclusion, the Supreme Court of Tasmania, presided over by Justice Pearce, sentenced Allan John Duffy to a term of imprisonment, taking into account the relevant legal principles and the specific circumstances of the case. The court's decision was based on a thorough analysis of the facts and the law, ensuring that the sentence was both just and appropriate for the offence committed.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Legal Principle Established