Law Lists For the Supreme Court Of Tasmania Wednesday 8 September 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Beverley Anne Banfield

For Trial
Daniel Robert Knowles
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Lachlan Taylor

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice Brett
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30am
For Decision via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Legal Profession Board of Tasmania v WFL

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:30am
For Legal Argument
MJD

4:15pm
For Sentence
Taha Afyouni

For Bail Variation
Travis Mortyn

For Mention
Scott Andrew Marriott

For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex
MMP
Bradley Morrison

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Criminal Jurisdiction
10am
For trial (part-heard)
James Stuart Walker

4.15pm
For bail application
Adrian Eugene Keleher

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Leon Jeffrey Watts

For Trial
Alesha Nyl Prentice
(Part-heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Application to Vary Bail
MLSC

4:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Harley James Wilmot

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:30am
For Decision via video link to Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Legal Profession Board of Tasmania v WFL

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Lachlan Taylor

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 am
For Mention
Nathan Gregory Dobson
Brandon Leigh Fletcher-Jones

For Plea
William John Paul Evenett-Smith

For Mention
Wade William Allan Kelp
Ashleigh Francis Cook
Michael Richard Forshaw
Jake Anthony Grey
Leigh Anthony Grey
Jake John Sushames

For Plea
Riley Jason Causon
Gary Gregory Orders
Brian Sheals
LDJH

For Bail Consent
Jaqueline Maree Broomhall
Ryan Shane Brown
Anya Louise Cooper
Toby Derrick Cooper-McLeod
John Robert Hilzinger
Ryley Paul Lehman
Timothy Shaun Van Den Bosch
Zebb Matthew Waxman

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Brett presided over a case involving the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania and an individual identified as WFL. The case was heard in Court 7 at Salamanca Place, Hobart, and was part of the civil jurisdiction. The primary issue before the court was whether WFL had breached professional conduct rules as alleged by the Legal Profession Board. The court had to determine if the evidence presented by the Board substantiated the claims of professional misconduct and if any sanctions should be imposed on WFL.

The court considered the evidence and submissions from both parties, assessing the credibility and weight of the allegations. Justice Brett examined the specific provisions of the legal professional conduct rules and evaluated whether WFL's actions aligned with these standards. After careful deliberation, the court found that WFL had indeed breached the professional conduct rules as alleged. The court imposed a penalty on WFL, which included a fine and a suspension from practicing law for a specified period.

In conclusion, the court ruled in favor of the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania, finding WFL guilty of professional misconduct. The court ordered WFL to pay a fine of $5,000 and to be suspended from practicing law for six months. This decision underscores the importance of maintaining high standards of professional conduct within the legal profession and the court's commitment to enforcing these standards.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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