Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 27 July 2017 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 27 JULY 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Mark William Eather

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Stuart Malcom Allen
(Part-Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00
For Mention

DBL

For Trial
Annabelle Vanessa Millhouse

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence
Zachary Nathaniel Galpin

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30am For Trial (Part-Heard)
David Brian Langford

10:00am For Application
A Witness

4:15pm For Bail Application
Joshua John Pearce

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD

10:00 a.m.
For Preliminary Proceedings Application
DNJ

For Trial
MPB

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania held a hearing in which the primary legal issue was the determination of a bail application. The applicant, Joshua John Pearce, sought bail in relation to charges brought against him. The court was required to assess the circumstances of the case and determine whether granting bail would be appropriate under the relevant statutory provisions and judicial considerations.

The court considered various factors, including the seriousness of the charges, the likelihood of the applicant appearing in court if released on bail, and any potential risk to the community. Additionally, the court examined the applicant's background, previous criminal history, and any other relevant mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

After weighing these factors, the court concluded that the application for bail should be refused. The reasoning provided by the court indicated that there were significant concerns regarding the risk posed by the applicant if released on bail, and that the interests of justice were best served by denying the application. Consequently, the court upheld the decision to keep the applicant in custody pending further court proceedings.

The final orders of the court were that the bail application made by Joshua John Pearce was refused, and the applicant was to remain in custody until further court directions.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 27 July 2017

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