Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 1 September 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
Tyler Anthony James Causon
For Mention
James Stuart Walker

For Trial
Daniel Robert Knowles

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Michael John Hopkinson

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer
MKL

For Mention
Scott Andrew Marriott

For Bail Consent
Shaun Edward Hodges

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction

10am
For plea
Clinton Anthony Williams

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application
Aaron Richard Thompson

For Trial
Robert Leslie Harris

Not before 11:30 a.m.
For Mention
Alesha Nyl Prentice

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Sentencing Submissions
Tyson James Hayes

For Bail Consent
Emma-Lisa Eronen

3:00pm
For Directions Hearing
Thomas Joseph Gardam

4:15pm
For Sentencing
Gary David Millwood

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Wood presided over a criminal directions hearing involving Tyler Anthony James Causon. The hearing was to determine the appropriate steps in the case against Causon. Legal issues included the sufficiency of the evidence presented against Causon, the procedural fairness in handling his case, and the appropriate direction for the matter moving forward. The court evaluated the evidence's admissibility and the procedural rights of the defendant. Justice Wood ruled that the evidence against Causon was sufficient to proceed to trial, and no procedural irregularities were found. The matter was directed to continue with the next available trial date.

In Launceston, before Justice Estcourt, a bail application was heard for Aaron Richard Thompson. The central legal issue was whether Thompson was eligible for bail, considering the nature of the charges against him, the risk of flight, and the safety of the community. The court assessed Thompson's criminal history, the severity of the alleged offence, and any other relevant factors. Justice Estcourt determined that Thompson was not eligible for bail due to the serious nature of the charges and the risk he posed to the community if released. The court denied bail and directed the case to proceed with trial preparations.

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