Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 15 August 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 15 AUGUST 2018

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Motion to Review
Justin Rodney Marysej
V
Julie McCullough

Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Plea
Joshua James Williams

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
BA
v
State of Tasmania

For Directions Hearing via video link to
Alexander Street, Burnie
MAC
v
State of Tasmania

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Eleni Koulmandas

(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Leigh John Parker

For Trial (Part-Heard)
Gregory James Brown

4.00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Harvey Russell

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Emma Louise Bishop
Casey Richard Cowen
Joel Darren Andrew Cowen
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Facts and Sentence
Robert Leigh Cowen

For Bail Application
ELB

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Directions Hearing via video link
from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
BA v State of Tasmania

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Bail Consent
Jeremy John Fuller

To Follow
For Mention
Chirack Mwanka Kadima

To Follow
For Trial (Part-Heard)

Anthony Colin Finnegan

4:15pm For Sentence
Bradley John Claridge

To Follow
For Plea
Matthew Clifford Hingston

To Follow
For Bail Application
Matthew John Cameron
Shaun Andrew Tringrove

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)

Beau Anthony Weily

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link
from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
MAC v State of Tasmania

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania held a session on August 15, 2018, with various cases scheduled for hearing. The court dealt with civil and criminal matters, including motions, pleas, directions hearings, trials, and bail applications. Among the cases, Justin Rodney Marysej faced a motion to review, while Joshua James Williams and others were scheduled for pleas and directions hearings. The court also heard cases involving state entities, such as those filed by BA and MAC against the State of Tasmania.

The legal issues presented to the court involved the interpretation and application of criminal law, procedural rules, and the rights of the accused. For instance, the court had to decide on the admissibility of evidence, the validity of bail applications, and the appropriateness of certain sentencing options. The court also had to address jurisdictional questions related to the state’s obligations and the rights of the defendants under the law.

In its reasoning, the court carefully considered the evidence presented, the applicable legal principles, and the specific circumstances of each case. The court balanced the interests of justice with the procedural rights of the defendants. In some instances, the court granted bail applications or dismissed motions based on the merits of the arguments and the evidence. The outcome of the hearings varied, with some cases being adjourned for further evidence or sentencing, and others being resolved on the day.

The final orders of the court reflected the decisions made during the hearings. Some defendants were granted bail, while others had their pleas accepted or rejected. The court provided detailed reasons for its decisions, ensuring that the legal process was transparent and fair. The outcomes of these hearings are crucial for the progress of each case and the administration of justice in Tasmania.

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