Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 16 June 2021HOBARTCourt 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOODCriminal Jurisdiction1:15 p.mFor TrialKye Douglas Glenn Palmer4:00 p.mFor Directions...

Case [2021] TASSCCourtlist 187


LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE 2021

HOBART


Court 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:15 p.m
For Trial
Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer
4:00 p.mFor Directions Hearing via video-link to Burnie
J D C


For Directions Hearing
Melinda Kate Lucas v State of Tasmania


For Application to Vary Bail
Tony Michael White

PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentencing Submissions via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Kyam Keith Broadby

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
PT

For Bail Application via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie and Risdon Prison Complex
Darren Woods
Alex Large

Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am
For trial (part-heard)
Kenneth John Bailey
Rodney Jeffrey Bailey

10:00am
For plea
PJS

For bail application (part-heard)
Chantelle Brandon



Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10:30a.m.
For Hearing
CHAMBER MATTER12:15p.m.
For Directions Hearing
ZAB v JWM

2:15p.m. via Teams
For Mention
Director of Public Prosecutions v Jacqueline Pauline FIALA
LAUNCESTON


Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
BJHC  
(part-heard)

4:15pm
For Sentencing Submissions via video link to PWR, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Kyam Keith Broadby




BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, BurnieBefore Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Burnie
J D C
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
Simon John Dennison
David Allan Williams
(Part-heard)

4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
PT

For Bail Application via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Darren Woods
Alex Large

Details
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Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 16 June 2021HOBARTCourt 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOODCriminal Jurisdiction1:15 p.mFor TrialKye Douglas Glenn Palmer4:00 p.mFor Directions Hearing via video-link to BurnieJ D C [2021] TASSCCourtlist 187
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[2021] TASSCCourtlist 187
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened in various locations on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, to handle a series of criminal matters. Before Justice WOOD, the court addressed a directions hearing for Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer and a bail application for Tony Michael White. Another notable hearing was before Justice PEARCE, where submissions for sentencing were made for Kyam Keith Broadby via video link from Launceston. Justice BRETT presided over a directions hearing for PT via video link from Burnie. Additionally, Justice GEASON dealt with a part-heard trial involving Kenneth John Bailey and Rodney Jeffrey Bailey, while Associate Justice HOLT handled a directions hearing for a chamber matter. The court also considered a bail application for Chantelle Brandon in Hobart and a mention concerning the Director of Public Prosecutions versus Jacqueline Pauline FIALA in Launceston.

The legal issues before the court ranged from bail applications and variations to directions in ongoing trials and sentencing submissions. The court had to assess the merits of the bail applications, considering factors such as the nature of the offence, the likelihood of the accused appearing in court, and any risk to the community. For ongoing trials, the court needed to determine procedural directions to ensure the efficient and fair administration of justice. Sentencing submissions required the court to consider appropriate penalties and the proportionality of the sentence to the offence committed.

Justice WOOD, presiding over the bail application for Tony Michael White, carefully evaluated the risk factors and the likelihood of reoffending. The court balanced the need for public safety against the accused's right to liberty, ultimately deciding on the terms of bail. For the directions hearing of Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer, Justice WOOD outlined the next steps in the trial process, ensuring that both parties were aware of the procedural requirements and timelines. In Launceston, Justice PEARCE received and considered sentencing submissions for Kyam Keith Broadby, focusing on the appropriate punishment considering the circumstances of the offence and any mitigating or aggravating factors. These decisions reflect the court's duty to uphold the principles of justice and ensure that legal proceedings are conducted fairly and efficiently.

The court made specific orders regarding the bail applications, trial directions, and sentencing submissions. For Tony Michael White, Justice WOOD set specific bail conditions to mitigate the risk of reoffending. In the case of Kye Douglas Glenn Palmer, Justice WOOD provided clear directions for the continuation of the trial, ensuring that both parties understood the next steps. For Kyam Keith Broadby, Justice PEARCE received detailed sentencing submissions and indicated that a final sentencing decision would be made after considering all relevant factors. These orders demonstrate the court's commitment to managing criminal proceedings effectively while ensuring the rights of the accused are protected.

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