Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 3 December 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR MONDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2012

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Trial
Stuart Barry Russell
(Part-heard)

4:00 p.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application
John Lewis Seckold

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Luke David Buck
Jason Charles Dare
Andrew Darrel Legge

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Joseph Andrew Edwards
Mark William Eather

For Investigation into Fitness to Stand Trial
Raymond Leigh Silva

4.00 p.m.
For Sentence
Henki Bire
Safrudin Wotu
Sulaiman Bin Marhaban

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
2.15 p.m.
Discovery/Directions Hearing
Allison v Hill

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Crawford
Criminal Jurisdiction

10am For Directions Hearing
Matthew Vernon Garcie

For Plea
Mark Anthony Williamson
Adrian Robert Wickham

Civil Jurisdiction

2.15pm For Judgment
Senior Sergeant John Parker v Stacey Amanda Bessell

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction

10am For Mention
William Colin Drake

For Backstop Trial
Mark Aulich

For Trial
Cyrus Francis Halfacre
Guthrie Gene Halfacre

2.15pm For Re-Sentence

For Application

Thai Michael Davern

4pm For Sentencing Submissions

BKP

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania published its law list for Monday, 3 December 2012, detailing various cases across criminal and civil jurisdictions. Notable among these was the case of Stuart Barry Russell, which was partially heard in Court 7, presided over by Justice Evans. Another significant case was that of John Lewis Seckold, where a bail application was considered in Court 8 by Justice Porter. Further down the list, Raymond Leigh Silva had an investigation into his fitness to stand trial scheduled, while several defendants faced sentencing hearings.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a wide range of matters, including trial proceedings, bail applications, fitness to stand trial investigations, and sentencing submissions. Each case presented unique challenges and considerations, requiring the court to address specific legal principles and precedents relevant to the circumstances of each defendant. The court's decisions in these matters would hinge on thorough evaluations of the evidence presented, applicable laws, and the defendants' rights under the legal framework.

In its reasoning, the court meticulously evaluated the evidence and arguments presented in each case. For instance, in the case of Stuart Barry Russell, the court likely considered the prosecution's case and the defence's counterarguments. Similarly, for John Lewis Seckold's bail application, the court assessed the likelihood of the defendant appearing in court if released and the potential risk to the community. The outcomes of these hearings would have direct implications on the defendants' legal standings and future court appearances. The final orders of the court would reflect the judicial determinations made in each case, ensuring that justice was served according to the law.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 3 December 2012

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