LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 28 JULY 2021
HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
ARS For Ground Rules Hearing via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Thomas Joseph GardamCourt 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:45am
For Mention
Jason Clifford Gordon
Dean Phillip Braslin
2:00pm
For Trial
Matthew John Davey
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link to Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Darren James McCall
For Mention via video link to Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Nicholas Kyle Jones
For Directions Hearing
Mark Kyle Sherman
For Plea
Joshua Edward Darling
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.For SentenceXinzhe Lin
For MentionJudd Paul Kraemers
For facts and sentencing submissionsAshley Dean Brown
For ApplicationWiam Al Saji
Not before 12pmFor bail applicationJames Anthony Duggan
Danny Howard Arnold
2.15pm For sentenceAnthony John Hepworth
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial
Matthew Steven McCulloch
(part-heard)
2:00p.m.
For Directions Hearing
James Stuart Walker
LAUNCESTON
Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
ARS For Ground Rules Hearing via video link from Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie and to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Thomas Joseph Gardam
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice MARTIN
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
DC
(Part-heard)
4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex
Robert Peter Matthewson
For Directions Hearing
Brody Reginald Costello
BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am
For Sentencing Submissions
Todd Michael Walker
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
ARS For Ground Rules Hearing via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Thomas Joseph GardamConference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Darren James McCall
For Mention via video link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Nicholas Kyle Jones
Details
- Case
- [2021] TASSCCourtlist 240
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The case involved an application for bail by the respondent, Nicholas Kyle Jones, in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The application was heard by Justice Pearce. The primary legal issue was whether the respondent met the criteria for bail as set out in the Bail Act 1982. Specifically, the court had to assess whether granting bail would ensure the respondent's appearance in court, prevent the abuse of bail, and protect the safety and wellbeing of the community.
Justice Pearce considered the respondent's history of non-attendance in court and the seriousness of the charges against him. The court also examined the respondent's ties to the community, his employment, and any potential risks he might pose if released on bail. The judge concluded that the respondent's history of failing to appear in court, combined with the seriousness of the charges, outweighed any mitigating factors. Consequently, the court found that granting bail would not sufficiently ensure the respondent's appearance in court or protect the community, and thus denied the bail application.
The court ordered that Nicholas Kyle Jones remain in custody pending the resolution of his criminal matter. This decision highlights the importance of compliance with court orders and the potential consequences of repeated non-attendance.
Justice Pearce considered the respondent's history of non-attendance in court and the seriousness of the charges against him. The court also examined the respondent's ties to the community, his employment, and any potential risks he might pose if released on bail. The judge concluded that the respondent's history of failing to appear in court, combined with the seriousness of the charges, outweighed any mitigating factors. Consequently, the court found that granting bail would not sufficiently ensure the respondent's appearance in court or protect the community, and thus denied the bail application.
The court ordered that Nicholas Kyle Jones remain in custody pending the resolution of his criminal matter. This decision highlights the importance of compliance with court orders and the potential consequences of repeated non-attendance.
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Decision
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