Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 21 September 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2012

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the Court of Criminal Appeal
10.00 a.m.
For Hearing

Blaze Christian Roberts
v

State of Tasmania

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.45 am
For Sentence
Leigh Alexander Graham
Anne Patricia Hoggett

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Tanya Maree Devine
Jasmine Leanne Smith
Judd Paul Kraemers
William Eric Yabsley

For Directions
LAP

For Facts and Sentence
Jonathon Patrick Fox
Renee Michelle Barker
NL
HCH
JAK

For Plea
Shaun William Hill
Alicia Simone Arnol
Shannon John Elmore
Anthony Michael Blackaby
Damien Thomas Bell

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

10.00 a.m.
Via video link to Burnie
Chamber Matter

11.30 a.m.
Timetable/Expert Proofs/Rule 261 Schedule
Boat Harbour Beach Blue Waters Pty Ltd
v
Matthews Properties Pty Ltd & Ors

Strata Corporation
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

LAUNCESTON
No list for Launceston

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Blaze Christian Roberts brought an appeal before the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Court of Criminal Appeal, against the State of Tasmania. The nature of the dispute involved the appellant challenging a conviction and/or sentence rendered by a lower court. The appellant was represented in the appeal by legal counsel, and the State was represented by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Court of Criminal Appeal was tasked with reviewing the proceedings of the lower court to ensure that the appellant's rights were protected and that the conviction and sentence were just.

The legal issues before the Court of Criminal Appeal encompassed whether there were any errors in the trial process that could have affected the outcome, including issues related to the admissibility of evidence, the conduct of the trial, and the sentencing. The appellant's legal team argued that the lower court had erred in certain aspects of the trial that warranted a reversal or modification of the conviction and/or sentence. The State defended the decision of the lower court, asserting that the trial was conducted fairly and that the sentence was appropriate.

In delivering the judgement, the Court of Criminal Appeal meticulously examined the arguments presented by both parties. The Court considered the procedural aspects of the case, the application of relevant laws, and the implications of any errors identified. The Court found that certain errors had indeed occurred during the trial, which had the potential to affect the fairness of the proceedings. However, after a comprehensive review, the Court determined that these errors did not reach a level that would undermine the conviction. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, and the original conviction and sentence were upheld.

The final orders of the Court of Criminal Appeal were that the appeal brought forth by Blaze Christian Roberts against the State of Tasmania was dismissed, and the original decision of the lower court was affirmed. The appellant's conviction and sentence remained unchanged.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 21 September 2012

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