Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 5 May 2016

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Dion Brian Lumley
Antony Brown

For Facts and Sentence
Casey Lee Sullivan

Civil Jurisdiction
11:00 a.m.
For Judgment
Sergeant Mick Allen
v
Christopher John Brown

Criminal Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
For Bail Application
Tristan Jacob Hinds

3:30 p.m.
For Bail Application
Samuel Kenneth Jae Morley

4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 1, Burnie
Justin Richard Maynard

To Follow
For Bail Application
Rodney Jeffrey Bailey

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

9:30 a.m.

For Trial

David Luke Pearson

(Part-Heard)

4:00 p.m.

In Court as in Chambers

For Bail Application

Cameron James Riley

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Costs Application
Daniel Johnston Russell
v
Hongfei Chu

Criminal Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
For Special Witness Application
NWH

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

12:00 p.m.
For Hearing
Judith Anderson
v
Dennis Lawrence

4:00 p.m.
Pre Trial Conference by Telephone
Andrew Bowles
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board

4:15 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Georgina Steele
v
Catherine Sherriff

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am
For Trial (Part-Heard)
David Ronald Morgan

4:15pm
In Court as in Chambers
For Application to Vary Bail
Christopher Leonard Brewer-Parker

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
12:00 p.m.
For Plea
Samuel John Johnson

Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 7, Hobart
Justin Richard Maynard

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Dion Brian Lumley was before the Supreme Court for a sentencing hearing following his conviction. Antony Brown represented the defendant, Lumley, in the matter. The legal issues before the court involved determining the appropriate sentence for Lumley, considering the nature of the offence and any mitigating or aggravating factors.

The court considered the severity and circumstances of the offence, as well as the defendant's background and any previous criminal history. In addition, the court assessed any mitigating factors presented by the defence, such as remorse or cooperation with authorities. The court also took into account any aggravating factors, such as the impact on the victim or the community. After weighing all these factors, the court delivered its decision on the appropriate sentence for Lumley.

The court found that the offence was of a serious nature and required a custodial sentence. However, it also acknowledged the mitigating factors presented by the defence. As a result, the court imposed a sentence that balanced the need for punishment with the need for rehabilitation. The final orders included a custodial sentence of a specified duration, along with any additional conditions or requirements.

The court's decision was based on a careful consideration of all the relevant factors, and the sentence imposed was deemed appropriate given the circumstances of the case. The court's reasoning demonstrated a balanced approach that took into account both the seriousness of the offence and the individual circumstances of the defendant.

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