Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 22 September 2012

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 22 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 has brought a case before the Supreme Court of Tasmania's Court of Criminal Appeal against the State of Tasmania. The appeal stems from a criminal conviction and sentence handed down by a lower court. The appellant contests the validity of the conviction and/or the appropriateness of the sentence imposed. The Court of Criminal Appeal has the authority to review the proceedings, including the legal and factual basis of the conviction, as well as the proportionality and legality of the sentence.

The legal issues before the Court of Criminal Appeal include the correctness of the trial court's interpretation of the law, the admissibility and weight of evidence presented, and the appropriateness of the sentence in light of the circumstances of the case and relevant sentencing principles. The appellant's legal representatives are likely to argue that there were errors in the trial process that affected the outcome, and that the sentence imposed was either too severe or not commensurate with the offence.

The Court of Criminal Appeal carefully considered the arguments presented by both parties, including the appellant's claims of error and the respondent's defence of the trial court's decisions. The Court evaluated the evidence, the application of the law, and the proportionality of the sentence. Ultimately, the Court found that the trial court's decisions were legally sound, and the sentence was appropriate given the circumstances. Therefore, the Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the conviction and sentence imposed by the lower court.

The final orders of the Court of Criminal Appeal are that the appeal is dismissed, the conviction and sentence of the lower court are affirmed, and the appellant remains subject to the sentence imposed. The appellant has the right to seek special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia, although such appeals are rarely successful.

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