Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday 17 November 2020

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2020

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Directions Hearing
James Christopher Steven Flaskas
Belinda Elizabeth Dobson

For Bail Consent
Kai Kimmo Juvakka

3:00 p.m
For Sentencing Submissions
T W

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Sentencing Submissions via Video-link from Supreme Court, Alexander Street, Burnie
Christopher James Brown

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
B F

For Breach Application via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
Drew Alexander Jones

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:00am
For Plea
Natasha Anne Hickey
Timothy Albert Evans

4:15pm
For Directions Hearing
Michael Shane Palmer
Hayden Joel Larner

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:30 p.m.
For Bail Application
Amanda Louise White
Joshua Edward Peter Darling

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Benjamin Scott Parry

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Daniel James Crisp

For Trial
Luke Frans Bezemer

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
B F

For Breach Application via video link to Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Drew Alexander Jones

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Benjamin Scott Parry

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
For Trial
Bradley Frank Richards

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
KJD
Ryan John Williams

For Sentencing Submissions via Video-link to Court 1, Supreme Court, Hobart
Christopher James Brown

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a number of criminal matters on 17 November 2020. Cases ranged from bail applications to sentencing submissions and directions hearings. One of the cases, involving a plea, was heard before Justice NAT in Hobart. Another case, concerning a directions hearing, was heard before Justice GEASON in Hobart. Sentencing submissions and breach applications were heard via video link from various locations including Burnie, Launceston, and Hobart.

The legal issues before the court involved the assessment of bail applications, the consideration of sentencing submissions, and the management of breach applications. The court was tasked with determining whether bail should be granted to the applicants, considering the circumstances of each case, and whether the applicants were suitable for release pending their trials. Sentencing submissions involved the appropriate penalties for the convicted individuals, taking into account the severity of the crimes and any mitigating or aggravating factors. Breach applications required the court to decide whether there had been a breach of the conditions of any existing orders or sentences, and what consequences should follow from such breaches.

The court's reasoning and outcome varied with each case. In the plea case, Justice NAT accepted the plea and proceeded to set a date for sentencing. For bail applications, Justice GEASON and others assessed the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the impact on the community. Sentencing submissions were reviewed to ensure that the penalties reflected the nature and circumstances of the offences. For breach applications, the court considered the evidence and determined whether the breaches were significant enough to warrant further sanctions.

The final orders included setting dates for sentencing, granting or refusing bail, and imposing additional penalties for breach of orders. Each case was dealt with in a manner that was appropriate to the specific circumstances presented to the court.

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