Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 27 March 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 27 MARCH 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Matthew John Davey
Dillon Anthony Davey
Scott Raymond Dale
(Part Heard)

4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link
to Launceston Reception Prison
MAC
v
State of Tasmania

Director of Public Prosecutions
v
MAC

For Directions Hearing
Aaron John Cleaver
v
State of Tasmania

Timothy Robert Llewellyn
v
State of Tasmania

For Bail Application
Timothy Robert Llewellyn

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Duc Van Nguyen
v
State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Scott Andrew Cripps
(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Patrick Charles Hay

9:30 a.m.
For Sentence
Tyron James Page
Travis Anthony Mortyn

10:00 a.m.

For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison

David Leslie Chandler

10:30 a.m.

For Bail Application via video link
to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Kyam Keith Broadby

(Part-Heard)

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

Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Bail Consent

Bobby William Medcraft

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application

Daryl John Streets

4:00p.m.
For Sentence by video link
Lochlan John Jahnig

For Sentence

Joshua Adrian Leary

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case was heard by Chief Justice Blow on 27 March 2018. The defendants, Matthew John Davey, Dillon Anthony Davey, Scott Raymond Dale, and Aaron John Cleaver, faced charges related to various criminal activities. The nature of the dispute involved allegations of drug trafficking, assault, and other serious offences. The court was tasked with addressing the legal issues arising from these charges, including the admissibility of evidence and the application of relevant laws and precedents.

The court was required to determine several legal issues, primarily focusing on the validity and admissibility of evidence presented by the prosecution. Issues such as the chain of custody for drug evidence, the legality of surveillance, and the rights of the defendants under the Criminal Procedure Act were central to the proceedings. The court also had to consider the appropriate legal standards for sentencing and the application of mitigating factors.

Chief Justice Blow carefully examined the evidence and arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defence. The court found that the evidence was admissible and sufficient to support the charges against the defendants. The legal principles applied were consistent with established case law, and the court concluded that the prosecution had met its burden of proof. The outcome was a conviction for the defendants on multiple counts, with sentencing to be determined in a subsequent hearing.

The final orders of the court included the conviction of Matthew John Davey, Dillon Anthony Davey, Scott Raymond Dale, and Aaron John Cleaver on multiple charges. The defendants were remanded in custody pending a sentencing hearing, which would address the appropriate penalties for their respective crimes. The court's decision was based on a thorough examination of the evidence and a careful application of relevant legal principles.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Background to the litigation

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Legal Principle Established