LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 24 MARCH 2021
HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing
Mark Kyle Sherman
For Plea
Jarrod Christopher Shaw2:15pm
For Plea
Georgia Skrepetos
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
PJR
Court 8 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 1,
Cameron Street, Launceston and to Risdon Prison Complex
Heath Lance ChattersLAUNCESTON
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link from Court 1, Hobart, Salamanca Place and Risdon Prison Complex
PJR
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Trial
Caide Geordie Haines
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 8,
Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Heath Lance Chatters
For Directions Hearing
Brodie Reginald Costello
For Sentence
Mark Richard Nicholas
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Terry Johnann Jones
TLR
For Trial
AGR
(Part-Heard)
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 87
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened to hear various criminal matters, with several defendants facing charges ranging from plea hearings to sentencing. The first matter involved Mark Kyle Sherman, who appeared for a plea hearing. Another defendant, Jarrod Christopher Shaw, also attended for a plea hearing, as did Georgia Skrepetos, who was scheduled for sentencing via video link from Risdon Prison Complex. Similarly, Heath Lance Chatters was present for a directions hearing via video link from Launceston to Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex. Caide Geordie Haines attended for a directions hearing via video link from Launceston to Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex, and Brodie Reginald Costello was there for sentencing.
The legal issues before the court involved the procedural aspects of each defendant's case, including the validity of pleas, the appropriateness of sentencing, and the scheduling and logistics of conducting hearings via video link due to COVID-19 restrictions. The court needed to ensure that each defendant's rights were upheld while managing the logistical challenges posed by remote hearings.
Justice Pearce and Justice Brett presided over the hearings, addressing each matter with due consideration for the procedural and logistical challenges presented. The court confirmed the schedules and arrangements for video link hearings, ensuring that all parties could participate effectively. Pleas were accepted, and sentencing was determined in accordance with the law and the specific circumstances of each case. The court's decisions aimed to balance the defendants' rights with the need for efficient and fair court proceedings.
The final orders included the acceptance of pleas, the scheduling of further hearings, and the determination of sentences for the respective defendants. The court ensured that all procedural requirements were met, and the defendants' rights were protected throughout the process.
The legal issues before the court involved the procedural aspects of each defendant's case, including the validity of pleas, the appropriateness of sentencing, and the scheduling and logistics of conducting hearings via video link due to COVID-19 restrictions. The court needed to ensure that each defendant's rights were upheld while managing the logistical challenges posed by remote hearings.
Justice Pearce and Justice Brett presided over the hearings, addressing each matter with due consideration for the procedural and logistical challenges presented. The court confirmed the schedules and arrangements for video link hearings, ensuring that all parties could participate effectively. Pleas were accepted, and sentencing was determined in accordance with the law and the specific circumstances of each case. The court's decisions aimed to balance the defendants' rights with the need for efficient and fair court proceedings.
The final orders included the acceptance of pleas, the scheduling of further hearings, and the determination of sentences for the respective defendants. The court ensured that all procedural requirements were met, and the defendants' rights were protected throughout the process.
Orders
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Background
Background to the litigation
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Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
Reasons for decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
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