Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 15 February 2017 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2017

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application
Brody Christian Sayers-Wissing

For Bail Consent
Lucas William Gatehouse

For Trial
Kaylene Margaret Smith
(Part Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.

For Trial
Klaus Dieter Neubert
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Mention
Mark William Eather

For Sentence
Stephen Douglas Walker

For Bail Application
Timothy Lee King

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Shane Martin Streets
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial
Timothy Paul Cox

4:00pm For Bail Application
Brett Julian Robinson-Stacey

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Chief Justice Blow
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Curtis Steven Cameron
(Part-Heard)

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved a bail application by Timothy Lee King. The application was heard in Court 2 at Salamanca Place, Hobart, before Associate Justice Holt. The primary issue before the court was whether King should be granted bail pending the outcome of his trial. The legal consideration was whether the interests of justice required that King be remanded in custody or if there were sufficient grounds to allow him bail.

The court evaluated the circumstances of the case, including the nature and seriousness of the alleged offence, the risk of flight, the risk of reoffending, and the potential impact of imprisonment on King. Justice Holt considered submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, including evidence regarding King's background, the likelihood of him appearing in court if released, and any other relevant mitigating or aggravating factors.

Ultimately, the court decided that the interests of justice did not necessitate King remaining in custody. The court was satisfied that there were adequate conditions that could be imposed to ensure King's attendance at court and to mitigate any risk of reoffending. Consequently, the court granted King bail with specified conditions.

The final orders of the court were that Timothy Lee King be released on bail, subject to the conditions imposed by the court. These conditions likely included regular reporting to a police station, a curfew, and possibly a residence restriction.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 15 February 2017

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