Law Lists For The Supreme Court Of Tasmania Tuesday 14 September 2021HOBARTCourt 2, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice PEARCECriminal Jurisdiction4:15 pmFor Sentencing Submissions via video link to Court 1,

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2021

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 pm
For Sentencing Submissions via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
PAB

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

10am
For bail consent
Michael Dennis Briers
JSF

For Mention
Jonathon Henry Holmes
Andre Charles Lee

For trial (part-heard)
APA

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:30a.m.
For R416 Directions Hearing
Kara Michelle BROWNING v Stephen Fahan DIXON (As Executor of the Will of the Late Donald John Browning)

For Directions Hearing
Natalie Anne PRESHAW v Miroslaw Ryszard KUCHARSKI

For Directions Hearing
Robert Williams MARTIN v Terrence MARTIN as Executors of the Estate of Charles Terrence MARTIN and ors

For Directions Hearing
Leanne TAYLOR v Brian Frederick ASH and anor

11:00a.m.
For R414 Directions Hearing
MOTOR ACCIDENTS INSURANCE BOARD v Mark Spencer DEUBLE

12:00p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Faith Evelyn TKALAC v Coroner Simon COOPER

For Directions Hearing
Kaye Margaret LITTLEDYKE v Wendy Louise SMITH and ors

For Directions Hearing
2:15p.m. via MS Teams
For Directions Hearing
THE STATE OF TASMANIA v Duncan Cameron McPHERSON

For Mention
Desmond Perce David JENNINGS v Andrew Paul Bryan McCULLAGH

For Directions Hearing
Vernon Roy SCOTT v Salvatore Peter CASSANITI and ors

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Kurt Anthony Lowe
(Part-heard)

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 am
For Directions Hearing
Riley Peter Gunton

For Trial
NDT

4:15 pm
For Bail Consent
Emma-Lisa Eronen

For Sentencing Submissions via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
PAB

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania recently heard several criminal cases, including sentencing submissions, bail applications, and trial proceedings. The court was presided over by Justice Pearce in Hobart, and other cases were heard in Launceston and Burnie by different justices. One notable case was the sentencing of Duncan Cameron McPherson, who faced charges before Justice Pearce. The legal issues in this case pertained to the appropriate penalty for the crimes committed, taking into account factors such as the severity of the offence, the offender's criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

Justice Pearce considered the evidence and submissions presented during the sentencing hearing. The court examined the nature and impact of the crimes, as well as the background and personal circumstances of the offender. The judge also took into account the principles of deterrence, retribution, and rehabilitation in determining an appropriate sentence. After carefully weighing all the relevant factors, Justice Pearce delivered a decision on the appropriate penalty for McPherson, ensuring that the sentence was both just and proportionate to the offence committed.

The court's reasoning and outcome in this case reflect the importance of a fair and balanced approach to criminal sentencing. By considering the unique circumstances of each case and applying the relevant legal principles, the court aims to achieve a sentence that serves the interests of justice and the broader community. In this instance, the final orders of the court will outline the specific penalty imposed on McPherson, as well as any additional requirements or conditions that the offender must adhere to as part of their sentence.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established