Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday, 12 June 2019 Summary

LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY, 12 JUNE 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention via video link

Lily Sara Foster

For Bail Consent

MPO

For Pre-recording

JTRT

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence

Brendan David Cranston

For Directions Hearing

Brett Langdon Wescombe

For Bail Application

Rebecca Lee Brooks

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Sentencing Submissions

Yarda Brian Broucek

10:00 a.m.

For Mention

Benjamin William Rae

For Trial

Mishal Almishalawy

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via Video Link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Brodie Norman Barwick

For Sentence via Video Link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Travis Wayne Spaulding

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice Holt

10am

John Raymond Downham

John Doerr Marshall

Assessment of Damages

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice PEARCE

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.

For Mention

Nanette Evans

Coroner Andrew McKee

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00a.m.

For Mention

Witnesses

To Follow

For Plea

Dylan Leo Victor Lee

Shelly May Freeman

4:15p.m.

For Bail Application

Luke Anthony Shaw

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

JBA

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

2:15 p.m.

For Mention

Nicholas Leonard Payne

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via Video Link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Brodie Norman Barwick

For Sentence via Video Link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Travis Wayne Spaulding

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice WOOD

Civil Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Admission to the Legal Profession

Aysha Kayline Williams

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Trial

Darren Ward Gale

(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via Video Link from Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Travis Wayne Spaulding

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AGLC: Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday, 12 June 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 120
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 120
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania presided over various cases on June 12, 2019, with proceedings held in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. In the criminal jurisdiction, several cases were scheduled for mention, bail applications, and sentencing. Notably, a case involving Brendan David Cranston was set for sentencing, while others such as Brett Langdon Wescombe and Rebecca Lee Brooks had bail applications. In civil jurisdiction, John Raymond Downham v. John Doerr Marshall was listed for an assessment of damages in Hobart. Launceston saw a mix of criminal and civil cases, including a mention for Nanette Evans v. Coroner Andrew McKee and a trial for Darren Ward Gale. The Burnie sessions included a civil case for admission to the legal profession and a part-heard criminal trial. Video links were used for some sentencing hearings to facilitate participation from multiple locations.

The court had to navigate the procedural aspects of managing multiple cases across different locations and jurisdictions, ensuring that all defendants received fair and timely hearings. The legal issues revolved around the proper application of bail criteria, the assessment of damages, and the sentencing of offenders, considering the facts and legal precedents of each case. The court also had to address the technical aspects of conducting trials and hearings via video link, ensuring that all participants had equal access to the proceedings.

Justices and acting justices applied statutory and common law principles to decide the outcomes of the cases. In criminal cases, considerations included the severity of the offence, the defendant's criminal history, and the likelihood of reoffending. Sentencing decisions were guided by principles of proportionality and deterrence. In the civil case involving damages, the court had to evaluate the evidence presented to determine the appropriate compensation. The court's decisions were made in line with legal standards and the specific circumstances of each case, aiming to provide just outcomes for all parties involved.

The final orders of the court were not detailed in the case list, but they would have included specific directives for each case, such as sentencing terms, bail conditions, and directives for further legal proceedings. The outcomes were to be communicated to the parties and recorded in the court's official documents.

Orders