Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 4 September 2015 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2015

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

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Brooke Hope Summers

For Trial
The Queen
v
Russell David Potter
Mures Fishing Pty Ltd
(part-heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Plea
Stephen John Gleeson

For Bail Application
Amba Burgess-Banks

3:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Skye Kathleen Latham
Christopher Lewis Emery

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT

Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
Via video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11:00 a.m.
Directions hearing
Tasmanian Investment Corporation Pty Ltd v Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice WOOD

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Sean Gregory Richardson
Damien Wesley Marshall

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Louise Jane Williams

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania held a session on Friday, 4 September 2015, featuring several cases before various divisions of the court. Among these, the Court of Criminal Appeal presided over by the Chief Justice Blow heard the case of MJKV against the State of Tasmania, which was scheduled for judgment. Another significant case was the sentencing of Brooke Hope Summers, heard in Court 1 by Justice Porter. Additionally, plea and bail applications were scheduled, including those of Stephen John Gleeson and Amba Burgess-Banks before Justice Porter, and Skye Kathleen Latham and Christopher Lewis Emery before Associate Justice Holt.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a wide range of criminal proceedings, including the appeal against a decision made by a lower court, sentencing matters, plea submissions, and bail applications. Each case required careful consideration of the relevant criminal laws, precedents, and the specifics of the individual circumstances presented. The court had to determine whether the appeal had merit, assess appropriate sentences, and evaluate the grounds for granting or denying bail.

The reasoning and outcome of each case varied. In the Court of Criminal Appeal, the decision would hinge on the merits of the appeal and the applicable legal standards. Sentencing decisions would take into account the severity of the crime, the offender's background, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. Plea hearings would focus on the acceptance of guilty pleas and the implications for the trial process. Bail applications would consider the risk of flight, the potential danger to the community, and the likelihood of the accused appearing in court. The final orders would reflect the court's findings and the legal principles applied in each case.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Friday, 4 September 2015

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