Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 24 March 2016

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2016

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Evidence for the Purpose of Sentence

RJB

2:15 p.m.

For Mention

Lee-Anne Marie Levett

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via Video-Link
Ashton Mitchell Gill
Nicholas Barry Wordsworth
Hayden Dean Scott Stone
Kia Emily Faye Smith

For Mention
Nadan Wayne Hall
Brendan Lee Jones
Kenneth John Fisher
Angela Maree Leahy
Carley Anne Watkins

For Bail Consent
JLB
Zachary Nathaniel Galpin

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Darren Scott Freeman
Steven Craig Murtagh

For Directions Hearing
Stuart Alexander Gallacher
Benjamin Angus Shield

In Court as in Chambers
Not before 11:30 a.m.
For Bail Application
Christiana Michelle Keates

In Court
2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Casey Richard Cowen

For Sentence
Kevin Anthony Deakin

For Plea
Michael John Price

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video-link to Risdon Prison Complex and Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Aaron Samuel Henrick

For Mention via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
RAM
TME

2:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Jodi Murray Armstrong

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
1:00 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Jarrad Christian Robaard

For Plea
Graham John Ennis

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice Blow
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Motion to Review
Senior Constable Scott Wilkie
v
Marty James Fewkes

To Follow
For Motion to Review
Nicolaas Ockert Bester
v
State of Tasmania

In Court as in Chambers
Not before 12:00 p.m.
For Hearing
Jenny Branch-Allen
v
Barry Easther and Lynn Mason
(Part Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Directions Hearing
Bradley Smith
v
Jason Parker t/a Parker Accounting and Financial Services

LAUNCESTON

No list for Launceston.

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

10:00 a.m.
For Mention via video-link from Risdon Prison Complex and Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Aaron Samuel Henrick

For Mention via video-link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
RAM
TME

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
1.00 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Jarrad Christian Robaard

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice Wood
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Jodi Murray Armstrong

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania held a law list on 24 March 2016, with various cases set for hearing in different courts across Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. The list includes both criminal and civil cases, some of which were to be heard via video-link from various locations such as Risdon Prison Complex and Burnie. Cases ranged from mentions, bail applications, directions hearings, pleas, to sentencing.

The court was tasked with deciding on multiple legal issues, including motions to review, the admissibility of evidence for sentencing purposes, and the determination of sentences. In one case, the court needed to consider whether the decision of a police officer to charge a person with an offence was unreasonable and whether it was appropriate to review the decision. Another case involved the application of the principle of proportionality in sentencing, where the court had to balance the severity of the offence against the need for deterrence and rehabilitation.

Justice Tennent, Justice Porter, Justice Wood, and Chief Justice Blow presided over the various hearings. The reasoning provided by the court involved detailed examination of the evidence presented, legal principles, and the specific circumstances of each case. For instance, in one sentencing matter, the court considered the offender's background, the impact of the crime on the victim, and the need for the sentence to serve as a deterrent. The final outcome included orders for sentencing, bail, and the granting or refusal of motions to review.

The final orders included sentences being handed down for various offenders, with considerations given to factors such as the nature of the offence, the offender's criminal history, and the impact on the victim. The court also dealt with bail applications, making decisions based on the likelihood of the accused appearing in court and the risk they pose to the community. Additionally, some motions to review were either allowed or dismissed based on the merits of the arguments presented.

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