Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 17 March 2020 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2020

HOBART

Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Joshua Luke Smith
Tye Paul Silver

For Plea
Dillon John Cruse

12:00p.m.
For Plea
Erich Leonard Ungerhofer

2:15p.m.
For Plea
Alan Ross Webster
Joshua Dion Hill

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Special Hearing
Matthew John Davey

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9.30 am
Penelope Jane Smith as administrator of the
Estate of the late James Maurice Smith v
Tasmanian Health Service
Refer to mediation

Ivan Haruru Meaclem v Maximilian John Weidenbach
Particulars of claim/Expert proofs

2.15 pm
Beau Warren Abel v Jason Edward Tiedemann
Stay action

Jhodie Blake v Jennifer Lesley House
Add defendant

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Disputed Facts Hearing
Jason Aaron Lee D’Monte

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Pearce presided over a series of hearings on March 17, 2020. Among the matters listed was a directions hearing for Joshua Luke Smith and Tye Paul Silver, a plea hearing for Dillon John Cruse, and another plea hearing for Erich Leonard Ungerhofer. Additionally, Alan Ross Webster and Joshua Dion Hill were scheduled for a plea hearing. The hearings were part of the criminal jurisdiction and took place at the Salamanca Place courthouse in Hobart.

The court was tasked with addressing procedural matters in these criminal cases, including scheduling directions, receiving pleas, and potentially resolving factual disputes. For Joshua Luke Smith and Tye Paul Silver, the directions hearing would likely involve setting a timeline for the case, including scheduling for evidence presentation and potential trial dates. For Dillon John Cruse and Erich Leonard Ungerhofer, the pleas would determine whether the defendants would admit guilt or contest the charges. Alan Ross Webster and Joshua Dion Hill’s plea hearing would serve a similar purpose.

Justice Pearce oversaw the hearings, ensuring that each case progressed according to legal requirements and procedural fairness. The directions and pleas hearings were essential for advancing the cases towards resolution, whether through trial or plea agreements. The court's role was to maintain order and ensure that the legal process was followed correctly.

The outcomes of these hearings would directly influence the subsequent steps in each case, potentially setting the stage for trials or other resolutions. The court’s decisions would also impact the defendants’ rights and the prosecution’s ability to proceed with the charges.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday, 17 March 2020

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