Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 8 October 2019 - [2019] TASSCCourtlist 187

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2019

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:45a.m.

For Judgment

Leigh John Parker

The State of Tasmania

10:00a.m.

For Adjournment

Director of Public Prosecutions

Jesse Leigh Fletcher-Jones

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

2.15p.m.

For Application

Daniel Nicky Smith

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing

Ricky Lee Smith-Towns

The State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

2:15p.m.

For Bail Application

JMF

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:00p.m.

For Mention

Christopher Stevenson

4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video-link

to Burnie, Court 1 and to Risdon Prison Complex

RBR

For Directions Hearing

Jeffery Thompson

Sean Burk

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

2:15 p.m.

For Sentencing Submissions

JSP

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

4:15 p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video-link

to Risdon Prison Complex

Matthew John Davey

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice Holt

9.30 am

Miscellaneous Civil Business

12 midday

Miscellaneous Civil Business

2.15 pm

Miscellaneous Civil Business

3 pm

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Paul David Atkins

Extend time/Amend writ

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie via video link

from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

and to Risdon Prison Complex

Before Justice BRETT

4:15p.m.

For Directions Hearing via video-link

RBR

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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 8 October 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 187
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 187
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on Tuesday, 8 October 2019, for a series of criminal and miscellaneous civil hearings. Among the cases listed was a criminal appeal by Leigh John Parker against the State of Tasmania. The appeal pertained to a prior conviction and sentence, with the key legal issues involving the interpretation of statutory provisions and the application of sentencing principles. The court was tasked with reviewing the lower court’s decision and determining whether any errors were made that warranted altering the conviction or sentence.

The court meticulously examined the evidence and arguments presented, focusing on the legal frameworks and precedents relevant to the case. The appeal court assessed whether the lower court correctly applied the law in reaching its decision and whether any procedural errors impacted the outcome. The reasoning provided by the lower court was scrutinized for its alignment with statutory requirements and judicial principles. The final outcome hinged on whether the appellate court found substantial grounds to modify the original judgment.

The court delivered its judgment, affirming the decision of the lower court. It found no legal errors in the proceedings or in the application of the law, and the sentence imposed was deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The appeal was thus dismissed, and the original conviction and sentence remained unchanged. This outcome underscored the importance of adherence to legal principles and the robustness of the original court's decision-making process.

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