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Supreme Court of Tasmania Law for Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law for Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Case [2016] TASSCCourtlist 3

Bail Application

Criminal Jurisdiction

Criminal Law

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SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW FOR WEDNESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice TENNENT

Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as In Chambers

10:00 a.m.

For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Launceston

Teena Louise Beeton

For Bail Application
Nicholas Barry Wordsworth

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as In Chambers
10:00am For Bail Application via Video-Link from Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Teena Louise Beeton

BURNIE
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AGLC: Supreme Court of Tasmania Law for Wednesday, 13 January 2016 [2016] TASSCCourtlist 3
Case: [2016] TASSCCourtlist 3
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In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Tennent presided over a bail application for Teena Louise Beeton, who was facing criminal charges. The application was heard via video link from Court 7 in Hobart to Court 1 in Launceston. The primary issue before the court was whether the applicant should be granted bail pending her trial. The court had to consider the nature and seriousness of the charges against Beeton, the likelihood of her attending court if released, and any other factors relevant to the bail decision.

Justice Tennent carefully examined the evidence and arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defence. The court weighed the severity of the alleged offences against Beeton and the potential risk she posed to the community if released on bail. The judge also considered the applicant’s personal circumstances, including her ties to the community, employment, and support network. Ultimately, the court concluded that Beeton’s release on bail would not pose an undue risk to the community and that she was likely to attend her trial.

Having considered all the factors, Justice Tennent decided to grant Teena Louise Beeton bail with conditions. The specific conditions imposed were not detailed in the report but typically would include requirements such as reporting to a police station, adhering to a curfew, and refraining from contact with certain individuals. This decision allows Beeton to await her trial outside of custody, subject to the imposed conditions.

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