Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Monday, 7 December 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR MONDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2015

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Aleasha Berenice Sims
Samuel David Pennicott

For Legal Argument
SJB

2:15 p.m.
For Sentence
PB

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
SSE
Kevin Anthony Deakin
Darren James Barwick
Kim Maree Maple
Alani Povalu Moeakiola
Gail Schupp
Nigel Warren Gleeson
DSG
Luke Arthur Waddell-Smith
Justin Richard Maynard
Michael David Maple
Allan Noel Lesina
Paul Anthony Rae

For Sentence
Rodney John Leaman

For Bail Consent
Jamie Leigh Feil
Melissa Louise Dance

For Plea
Alexander William Head

2:15pm
For Sentence
Matthew Allan Parker
ACJ

To Follow
In Court as In Chambers
For Bail Application
Henry Travis Nichols
(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Hearing
Phillip Anthony Kimber & Anor as Trustees
and Executors of the Estate of the late Setlios Tzortzis
v
Kostantinos Tzortzis & ors

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Sergeant Genevieve Hickman
v
George Douglas

For Hearing
Frances Thomas
v
Anthony James & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:30am For Legal Argument

Christina Vernessa Watson

2:15pm In Court as In Chambers
For Bail Application
Teena Louise Beeton
Kellie Lee Hall

BURNIE

No Law List for Burnie
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, a case involving Aleasha Berenice Sims and Samuel David Pennicott was listed for mention and legal argument, followed by sentencing. The nature of the dispute involved criminal charges against the respondents, with the court set to address the legal arguments and subsequently deliver a sentence. The matter was heard before Chief Justice Blow in Court 7 at Salamanca Place, Hobart.

The legal issues before the court included the admissibility of evidence, the interpretation of relevant criminal statutes, and the appropriate sentencing framework in light of the circumstances of the offence. The court needed to determine whether the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt and, if so, what penalty would be just and appropriate given the nature and gravity of the offence.

After considering the arguments and evidence presented, the court found the respondents guilty of the charges. The court delivered its reasoning and sentence in a comprehensive judgment, taking into account the aggravating and mitigating factors. The outcome was a custodial sentence for both respondents, reflecting the severity of their actions and the need for deterrence and rehabilitation.

The final orders of the court mandated that the respondents be remanded in custody pending their transfer to a correctional facility to serve their sentences. The court also directed that the matter be formally recorded in the criminal records, ensuring that the convictions would have legal consequences for the respondents in the future.

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