Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 15 November 2013 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application
Yonnie Judith Kiel

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application via video link to Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Mathew James Coventry

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
Via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Wood by video-link from Court 8, Supreme Court, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Bail Application
Mathew James Coventry

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a bail application from Yonnie Judith Kiel and another from Mathew James Coventry. Both applications were heard by separate justices, Kiel by Justice Tennent and Coventry by Justice Wood. Both applications related to criminal proceedings and were heard in chambers. A third matter, also a bail application, involved Coventry but was heard via video link from Launceston. A miscellaneous civil case was also scheduled for hearing via video link from Burnie before Associate Justice Holt.

The primary legal issue in both bail applications was whether the applicants met the criteria for being granted bail. This involved a consideration of the nature and seriousness of the alleged offences, the risk of the accused fleeing, and the potential impact on the community if bail were granted. The court needed to weigh the rights of the accused against the interests of justice and public safety.

Justice Tennent, hearing Kiel’s application, considered the evidence and submissions presented. The court ultimately determined that the criteria for bail were not satisfied, and the application was dismissed. Similarly, Justice Wood, hearing Coventry’s application, examined the evidence and submissions. The court also concluded that the criteria for bail were not met, and the application was dismissed. Justice Wood's decision was made with reference to the evidence presented, including the potential impact on the community if bail were granted.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 15 November 2013

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