Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 1 March 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 1 MARCH 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
9:45 a.m.
For Judgment
Aaron James Crosswell
v
State of Tasmania

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Sentence
Shaun Edward Murtagh
Mathew Wayne Tennant

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

10.00 a.m.

For Sentence

Jesse Warren O’Neal

Mitchell Alan Baker

For Facts and Sentence

CJW

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.15 a.m.
Via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11.30 a.m.
Directions Hearings
Boat Harbor Beach Blue Waters Pty Ltd
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Strata Corporation Number 148990
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Archer
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Williams & Anor
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Wilson & Anor
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Luttmer & Anor
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

ACN 082 618 844 Pty Ltd as trustee for the OBI Family Trust
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

LAUNCESTON
No list for Launceston

BURNIE

No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania is set to hear several cases on Friday, 1 March 2013, including a criminal appeal and sentencing hearings. Aaron James Crosswell is appealing against the State of Tasmania in Court 7, presided over by Justice Tennent. This appeal is part of the court's criminal jurisdiction, and it is scheduled for judgment at 9:45 a.m. Additionally, Shaun Edward Murtagh and Mathew Wayne Tennant will face sentencing in Court 8 at 10 a.m., also under criminal jurisdiction and before Justice Wood. Jesse Warren O’Neal and Mitchell Alan Baker are also scheduled for sentencing, their case being heard in Court 3 before Associate Justice Holt at 10 a.m. This court session includes a wide range of civil and criminal proceedings, highlighting the court's diverse responsibilities.

The court's agenda encompasses various legal issues, from criminal appeals to sentencing in serious criminal cases. The appeal by Aaron James Crosswell against the State of Tasmania will likely involve a review of the lower court's decision, focusing on potential errors in law or procedure that could have influenced the outcome of Crosswell's case. The sentencing hearings for Shaun Edward Murtagh, Mathew Wayne Tennant, Jesse Warren O’Neal, and Mitchell Alan Baker will require the court to consider the circumstances of each crime, the defendants' backgrounds, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. These hearings are critical for ensuring that sentences are proportionate and just, reflecting the gravity of the offences committed.

In its reasoning, the court will meticulously review the evidence and legal arguments presented in each case. For the appeal by Aaron James Crosswell, Justice Tennent will examine the grounds for the appeal, assessing whether there are any valid legal grounds that warrant a reversal or modification of the original decision. For the sentencing hearings, Justice Wood and Associate Justice Holt will consider both statutory guidelines and case law to determine appropriate sentences that serve the dual purposes of punishment and deterrence, while also considering rehabilitation. The court's decisions in these cases will be based on a careful balance of legal principles, factual findings, and the broader implications for the criminal justice system.

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