Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Anthony John Fewkes

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Trial

Robert Michael Allen

(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Richard Francis Clarke
Jason Samuel McCormick
(Part-Heard)

10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Steven Craig Murtagh

Not Before 11:30 a.m.

For Bail Application
James Stephen William Russon

2:15 p.m.
For Legal Argument
Jesse Rick Littlejohn

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

2:45 p.m.
For Mention by Telephone
Peter McConnon
v
Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd

3:00 p.m.
For Mention by Telephone
Barbara Etter
v
Legal Profession Board of Tasmania

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial
Harley James Wilmot

2:15pm For Sentencing Submissions
NHJR

4:15pm For Directions Hearing by Video Link to Risdon Prison Complex
Luke Anthony Shaw

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m
For Trial
Dane Ronald Pyke
(Part-heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on 8 May 2018, with various cases scheduled across different locations in the state. In Hobart, Justice ESTCOURT presided over a bail application for Anthony John Fewkes, while Justice BRETT handled a criminal trial for Robert Michael Allen. Further down the day, Acting Justice PORTER presided over the continuation of the trial for Richard Francis Clarke and Jason Samuel McCormick. Another case, involving Steven Craig Murtagh, was mentioned via video link from Risdon Prison Complex. The court also heard a bail application for James Stephen William Russon and a legal argument for Jesse Rick Littlejohn. In Launceston, Justice PEARCE managed a trial for Harley James Wilmot and a sentencing submission for Luke Anthony Shaw. Meanwhile, in Burnie, Justice GEASON presided over the trial of Dane Ronald Pyke. Additionally, there were mentions and hearings in civil jurisdiction, including a case between Peter McConnon and Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd, and a matter involving Barbara Etter and the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania.

The legal issues addressed by the court encompassed bail applications, the progression of criminal trials, and sentencing submissions. The court had to assess the eligibility of the applicants for bail, considering factors such as the nature of the alleged offence, the risk of flight, and the potential impact on the community. For ongoing trials, the court's primary concern was ensuring the fair and efficient conduct of the proceedings, including the admissibility of evidence and the adherence to legal protocols. Sentencing submissions required a thorough review of the evidence presented, the principles of sentencing, and the appropriateness of the proposed penalties.

Justice ESTCOURT, in the bail application for Anthony John Fewkes, considered the circumstances of the case and the risk factors associated with granting bail. Justice BRETT, overseeing the trial of Robert Michael Allen, ensured that the trial was conducted in accordance with legal standards, ruling on the admissibility of evidence and instructing the jury. Acting Justice PORTER managed the trial of Richard Francis Clarke and Jason Samuel McCormick, focusing on the integrity of the proceedings and the fairness of the verdict. The court's decisions on bail, trial conduct, and sentencing submissions were made based on a comprehensive evaluation of the legal and factual circumstances of each case.

The final orders made by the court were not detailed in the provided extract. However, it is expected that the court would have issued rulings on bail applications, progressed the trials, and made decisions on sentencing submissions in accordance with the legal principles and evidence presented.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 8 May 2018

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