Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday, 19 June 2019 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

(part-heard) Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Directions Hearing

Rodney Gene Crosswell

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via video link from Court 1,

Alexander Street, Burnie and to Hobart Reception Prison

Anthony Paul SmithFor Application to Vary Bail from Court 1,

Alexander Street, Burnie

Jarod Lee Kringle

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention

Christopher Emery

For Bail Variation

Wade Alan Mackenzie

For Trial (Part-Heard)

Carley Anne Watkins

Leigh Reginald Dobson

Samuel James Franklin

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice HOLT

10.15am

John Raymond Downham

v John Doerr Marshall

Assessment of Damages (cont)

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.

For Backstop Trial

Dennis Colin Coleman

For Trial

Mark Rodney Jones

(Part Heard)

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Disputed Facts Hearing

JBA

(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.

For Sentence

James Brian Laskey

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Plea

Trent James Jones

For Trial

Matthew Paul O’Brien

(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via video link to Court 2,

Salamanca Place, Hobart and to Hobart Reception Prison

Anthony Paul Smith

For Application to Vary Bail to Court 2,

Salamanca Place, Hobart

Jarod Lee Kringle

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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday, 19 June 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 125
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 125
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a number of criminal cases on June 19, 2019. Rodney Gene Crosswell appeared in Court 2 for a directions hearing, while Alexander Paul Smith was sentenced via video link from Burnie to Hobart Reception Prison. Jarod Lee Kringle applied for bail variation in Court 8. In Launceston, Dennis Colin Coleman faced trial, and Mark Rodney Jones's trial, already in progress, had a hearing for disputed facts. In Burnie, Trent James Jones entered a plea, and Matthew Paul O'Brien was sentenced via video link to Hobart Reception Prison. Jarod Lee Kringle also appeared for an application to vary bail in Burnie.

The legal issues in these cases varied, ranging from directions hearings to bail applications and sentencing. In the directions hearing for Rodney Gene Crosswell, the court likely considered the procedural steps to be taken in the case. Alexander Paul Smith's sentencing involved the determination of an appropriate punishment based on the evidence presented. Jarod Lee Kringle's bail variation application required the court to assess whether the current bail conditions should be altered. In Dennis Colin Coleman's trial, the court had to decide on the defendant's guilt or innocence based on the evidence. The disputed facts hearing for Mark Rodney Jones involved resolving specific issues in contention within the case. Lastly, the pleas and sentencing of Trent James Jones and Matthew Paul O'Brien required the court to consider the circumstances of the crimes and the appropriate penalties.

The reasoning and outcome of each case were determined by the specific facts and legal arguments presented. Rodney Gene Crosswell's directions hearing likely resulted in a plan for the case's progression. Alexander Paul Smith's sentencing took into account the severity of the crime and mitigating or aggravating factors. Jarod Lee Kringle's bail variation application was assessed based on changes in circumstances or new information. Dennis Colin Coleman's trial concluded with a verdict, and the disputed facts hearing for Mark Rodney Jones resolved the contested issues. Trent James Jones's plea and Matthew Paul O'Brien's sentencing were based on the legal framework and the evidence presented.

The final orders for each case were tailored to the specific circumstances. Rodney Gene Crosswell's case likely received instructions for further proceedings. Alexander Paul Smith was sentenced and transferred to Hobart Reception Prison. Jarod Lee Kringle's bail variation application was either granted or denied. Dennis Colin Coleman's trial resulted in a verdict, and Mark Rodney Jones's disputed facts hearing resolved the contested issues. Trent James Jones's plea was recorded, and Matthew Paul O'Brien was sentenced and transferred to Hobart Reception Prison.

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