Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 2 February 2012 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2012

HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30a.m.
For Trial

R E M

(Part-heard)

4:30p.m.
For Application

James Sampson v State of Tasmania

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Kyle Ronald Street
Adrian Lloyd Reardon
Carlos Rose Cruz
Katherine Wendy Wilkins
Patrick Thomas Court

For Sentence
E M A
Adrian Eugene Kelleher
David Daniel Wallace
Shane Michael Brown
Nicholas Hiras

For Application
Jason Wade Harris
Emma Kate Clark

For Plea
Lynette Ann Bellamy
Tony Andrew James
Aaron John Robinson
Mark John Payne

4:30pm
Bail Application
Alani Povalu Moeakiola

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15a.m.
Via Video Link to Launceston

Miscellaneous Civil Business

11:30a.m.

Chamber Matter

12:00p.m.
Withdraw Caveat

Gallagher v Howard

12:30p.m.
Enter Judgment

Caltas Pty Ltd v Jacobs & Anor

2:15p.m.
Set Aside Judgment/Defence

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Tame

4:15p.m.
Pre Trial Conference

Patrick v Bailey & Ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Chief Justice Crawford

Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00am For Mention
James Stanley Morcom
David Terrence Applebee

For Sentence
Coby Wells

For Plea
Samantha Dawn Leslie

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 am
For Trial (part-heard)
Anthony Colin Finnegan

10:00 am
For Mention
HRRB
Stacey Lorrene Archer
Thai Michael Davern

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the case of Alani Povalu Moeakiola v. The State of Tasmania was heard on 2 February 2012. The court was required to consider a bail application submitted by Moeakiola. The nature of the dispute involved the granting of bail to the applicant, who was facing criminal charges.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the applicant, Alani Povalu Moeakiola, met the criteria for bail under the Bail Act. This involved assessing the likelihood of the applicant attending court, the risk of reoffending, the potential impact on the community if bail was granted, and any other relevant considerations. The court needed to balance the rights of the accused with the interests of justice and public safety.

The court, presided over by Associate Justice Holt, carefully considered the evidence and arguments presented. Justice Holt concluded that the applicant did not meet the criteria for bail as the risk of reoffending was too high, and there were concerns about the potential impact on the community. Consequently, the court denied the bail application. The decision was based on a thorough evaluation of the evidence and a consideration of the legal principles governing bail applications.

The final order of the court was that Alani Povalu Moeakiola's bail application was refused. The court provided reasons for its decision, ensuring that the applicant was aware of the factors that led to the denial of bail. This decision was subject to appeal, as per the legal provisions available to the applicant.

Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 2 February 2012

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