Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 8 May 2019

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2019

HOBART

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.
For Sentence via video link from court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Angus Robert Carmelo Souter

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.
For Trial
ALS
(Part-Heard)

4:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Scott James Nilsson

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.
For Mention
Christopher Lewis Emery

To Follow
For Trial
Garry Scott Sullivan

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction

In Court as in Chambers
10:00 a.m.
For Hearing
Christopher Ian Benson and Ors
v
Steven Allen Hernyk and Ors

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT

Civil Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Elizabeth Jane Hope and ors
v
George Papoutsakis and ors

10:00 a.m.
Costs
Tevans Properties Pty Ltd
v
Terrence Fahley and anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial
Jamie Lowe

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)
Eunice Beverley McCarthy
v
Saltwood Pty Ltd

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15 a.m.
For Sentence via video link to court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Angus Robert Carmelo Souter

10:00 a.m.
For Mention
RDH

For Trial
Darren Ward Gale
(Part-Heard)

1:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link

CJW

4:15 p.m.
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Chambers
For Bail Consent
JAS

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved the sentencing of Angus Robert Carmelo Souter. The court was required to determine an appropriate sentence for Mr Souter, who had pleaded guilty to various criminal charges. Justice WOOD presided over the case, which was heard via a video link from Burnie to Hobart. The legal issues centred on the appropriate penalty for Mr Souter's offences, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the crimes, as well as any mitigating or aggravating factors.

In delivering the sentence, Justice WOOD considered the pre-sentence report, submissions from both the prosecution and defence, and the principles of sentencing outlined in relevant legislation and case law. The court emphasised the need for a sentence that reflected the seriousness of the offences, provided deterrence, and facilitated rehabilitation. Ultimately, the court determined that a custodial sentence was necessary to adequately address the gravity of Mr Souter's criminal conduct. Justice WOOD sentenced Mr Souter to a term of imprisonment, specifying the length of the sentence and any conditions that would apply.

The final orders of the court included the imposition of a custodial sentence on Mr Souter, with specific details regarding the length of imprisonment and any applicable conditions. The court also directed that Mr Souter be given credit for any time already served in custody. The decision underscores the importance of a balanced approach to sentencing, where the court considers both the needs of the community and the individual circumstances of the offender.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established