Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 8 September 2021HOBARTCourt 1, Salamanca Place, HobartBefore Justice WOODCriminal Jurisdiction10:00 a.m.For MentionBeverley Anne BanfieldFor Trial Daniel Robert...

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
AJC

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 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
Nathan Gregory Dobson
Brandon Leigh Fletcher-Jones
Wade William Allan Kelp
Jaqueline Maree Broomhall
Ryan Shane Brown
Ashleigh Francis Cook
Anya Louisa Cooper
Toby Derrick Cooper-McLeod
Michael Richard Forshaw
Jake Anthony Grey
Leigh Anthony Grey
John Robert Hilzinger
Ryley Paul Lehman
Jake John Sushames
Timothy Shaun Van Den Bosch
Zebb Matthew Waxman

For Plea
Riley Jason Causon
Gary Gregory Orders
Brian Sheals
Levi David Joseph Hall

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved several defendants facing various charges. Beverley Anne Banfield, Daniel Robert Knowles, and Lachlan Taylor were among those mentioned for trial, with Knowles' trial being part-heard. Other defendants such as Taha Afyouni and Travis Mortyn were scheduled for sentencing and bail variation, respectively. The Legal Profession Board of Tasmania brought proceedings against WFL in both Hobart and Launceston. In Launceston, Leon Jeffrey Watts was mentioned for bail consent, and Alesha Nyl Prentice faced trial. Additional defendants were scheduled for mention, plea, and directions hearings across different courts.

The court had to address multiple legal issues concerning the defendants' cases. These included the admissibility of certain evidence, the application of bail conditions, and the interpretation of statutory provisions related to the defendants' charges. The court also needed to consider the defendants' rights, including the right to a fair trial, the right to silence, and the right to legal representation. In the case involving the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania, the court needed to determine whether the respondent had breached professional conduct rules.

Justice Wood, presiding over the case, carefully considered the legal arguments presented by the parties. The court evaluated the evidence and legal submissions to determine the appropriate outcomes for each defendant. The judge ruled on bail applications, considered pleas, and scheduled further hearings as necessary. The court also addressed the issues raised by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania, providing a detailed analysis of the respondent's conduct and its implications under professional standards.

The final orders included the granting or refusal of bail for certain defendants, the scheduling of further trial dates, and the imposition of sentences where appropriate. The court also ruled on the application brought by the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania, determining the appropriate disciplinary action against the respondent. The decisions reflect the court's commitment to ensuring justice is served in a fair and timely manner.

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