Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 28 May 2015

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2015

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
Mark Anthony Mason

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
3:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Geoffrey Peter Radloff

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Sentence via video-link to Supreme Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Alex Wayne Tomkinson
Courtney Gaye Hill

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

2:30 p.m.
For Sentence
Shannon James Duffy

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing via video link to Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Graham Maitland Marshall
v
Retirement Benefits Fund Board

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm For Sentence via video-link from Supreme Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Alex Wayne Tomkinson
Courtney Gaye Hill

BURNIE

Conference Room, Alexander Street, Burnie
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00am
For Directions Hearing (via video link from Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart)
Graham Maitland Marshall
v
Retirement Benefits Fund Board

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania is set to hear various criminal and civil cases across multiple locations on Thursday, 28 May 2015. Notable cases include sentencing for Mark Anthony Mason, a bail application for Geoffrey Peter Radloff, and a directions hearing for Graham Maitland Marshall versus Retirement Benefits Fund Board. The court will also hear sentencing for Alex Wayne Tomkinson and Courtney Gaye Hill via video link from Launceston and Burnie respectively. Each case will be presided over by different justices, with specific locations and times designated for each hearing.

The legal issues in these cases encompass a range of criminal and civil matters. For the criminal cases, the primary issues include the appropriate sentencing for individuals convicted of various offences, the merits of a bail application, and the procedural aspects of a trial. In the civil case, the directions hearing will focus on the procedural and substantive issues related to the dispute between Graham Maitland Marshall and the Retirement Benefits Fund Board.

The reasoning and outcomes of these cases will be determined by the justices presiding over each case. In the sentencing hearings, the court will consider the severity of the offence, the offender’s background, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. For the bail application, the court will assess the likelihood of the accused attending court, the risk of flight, and any potential danger to the community if released. In the directions hearing, the court will outline the procedural steps required to proceed with the civil litigation, including any discovery or disclosure obligations.

The final orders will be communicated by the justices presiding over each case. These may include sentencing orders, bail decisions, or procedural directions for the civil litigation.

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