Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 1 May 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:00 a.m.

For Trial
Wayne Leslie Strauss
(Part Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m. to follow jury empanelment in Burnie Supreme Court
For Sentence via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Oscar Jyles Dyett

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Kristel Cee-Ann Cowen

For Trial

NRD
(Part-Heard)

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Christopher David Eastley

For Legal Argument
Richard Francis Clarke
Jason Samuel McCormick

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Zahid Akram Khan Sher
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board and Anor
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial
NHJR

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved an application by Wayne Leslie Strauss for bail consent. The application was heard by Justice ESTCOURT. The legal issue at hand was whether the court should grant bail to Strauss, considering the circumstances of the case and the potential risk to the community if bail were to be granted.

The court considered various factors in its decision, including the seriousness of the offence, the likelihood of the accused appearing in court if granted bail, and the risk to the community if bail were to be granted. The court also took into account the submissions made by both the prosecution and the defence. Ultimately, the court determined that bail should be granted to Strauss, subject to certain conditions. The court found that the risk to the community was not significant enough to warrant denying bail, and that the likelihood of Strauss appearing in court if granted bail was high.

The final orders of the court were that Strauss be granted bail, subject to certain conditions. These conditions included that Strauss report to a police station on a regular basis, that he not leave the state of Tasmania without the permission of the court, and that he not contact certain individuals involved in the case. The court also ordered that Strauss be electronically monitored while on bail.

Overall, the case highlights the importance of considering all relevant factors when making a decision on bail. The court must balance the rights of the accused with the need to protect the community, and must make a decision based on the specific circumstances of the case.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established