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

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
Shane Michael 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 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

On Tuesday, 17 November 2020, several criminal matters were heard across various locations in Tasmania. In Hobart, Justice WOOD presided over a directions hearing for James Christopher Steven Flaskas and Belinda Elizabeth Dobson, a bail consent for Kai Kimmo Juvakka, and sentencing submissions for T W. Justice ESTCOURT heard sentencing submissions for Christopher James Brown via video-link from Burnie, and Justice PEARCE handled a sentence for B F via video-link to Launceston. Justice BRETT dealt with a plea for Natasha Anne Hickey and Timothy Albert Evans, and a directions hearing for Shane Michael Palmer and Hayden Joel Larner. In Launceston, Chief Justice BLOW presided over a mention for Daniel James Crisp and Justice PEARCE heard a sentence for B F via video-link to Hobart. Sentencing submissions for Benjamin Scott Parry were heard by Acting Justice PORTER via video-link from Hobart. In Burnie, Justice ESTCOURT handled a trial for Bradley Frank Richards, a mention for Ryan John Williams, and sentencing submissions for Christopher James Brown via video-link to Hobart.

The court had to decide on various legal issues including the granting of bail, the suitability of sentencing options, and the progression of trials and hearings. In the case of the bail application for Amanda Louise White and Joshua Edward Peter Darling, the court needed to consider the principles of bail law and the specific circumstances of the case. For sentencing, the court had to weigh the appropriate penalties based on the nature of the crime and the defendant's history. In the case of the directions hearing for Shane Michael Palmer and Hayden Joel Larner, the court needed to ensure that the legal process was proceeding in an orderly manner.

The reasoning and outcome varied for each case. For the bail application, the court took into account the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the impact on the community. The court granted bail to Amanda Louise White and Joshua Edward Peter Darling on certain conditions. In sentencing, the court considered the aggravating and mitigating factors for each defendant, leading to appropriate penalties being imposed. The directions hearings ensured that all parties were aware of the procedural steps moving forward. The outcomes were specific to each case, reflecting the unique circumstances and legal considerations involved.

The final orders included the granting of bail with conditions, the imposition of specific sentences, and the scheduling of further hearings and trials. The court ensured that all legal processes were followed correctly, and that the rights of the defendants were protected throughout the proceedings.

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

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