Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Tuesday, 9 January 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link to
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Joseph Weston

For Bail Application
Ashton Mitchell Gill
Chris Glenn Basso

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Aaron James Crosswell

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
From Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Joseph Weston

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Joseph Weston, Ashton Mitchell Gill, and Aaron James Crosswell were each before Justice Geason in the Supreme Court of Tasmania to apply for bail. Each application was heard separately, with the first application heard via video-link from Court 1 in Launceston. The primary issue before the court was whether the applicants were suitable candidates for bail, considering the nature and circumstances of the offences with which they were charged, their criminal history, and the risk of reoffending. Each applicant needed to demonstrate that they could be relied upon not to reoffend and to abide by any bail conditions imposed.

Justice Geason assessed the evidence presented by each applicant, including character references and arguments about the likelihood of reoffending. The court also considered the severity of the charges and the potential sentence if convicted. In the case of Joseph Weston, the court was presented with a video-link application from Launceston, which posed logistical challenges but did not impact the substantive assessment of bail eligibility. The court's reasoning focused on balancing the applicants' right to liberty against the need to protect the community and ensure that the applicants would appear in court when required.

Ultimately, the court determined that each applicant met the criteria for bail, subject to specific conditions. The final orders granted bail to each applicant, with conditions tailored to address the specific risks and circumstances of each case. The court emphasised the importance of adhering to bail conditions and the potential consequences of breaching them.

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