Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 14 August 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Mark William Eather
PEK
Mathew Stephen Henley
Jamie Reginald Hall

For Application
Cleophas Turagendanwa

For Plea

Bevan William Parkinson

For Directions Hearing
MDM
SWDM

For Application
David John King
Luke William Garth

4:00 p.m.
For Mention
Frederick Edward Petrasek
Nicholas Charles Pitt
George Syrginis

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Mention
Jarred Broadby

For Sentence
Puspalatha Kikkert

10:30 a.m.
For Legal Argument
Tu Ai Lin
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Mathew Shane Hugo

4:30 p.m.
For Sentence by Video-Link to Supreme Court, Cameron Street, Launceston
Luke John Smith

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Estcourt
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00am For Plea
Rodney Allan Hinch
Douglas Magalhaes Rabino

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Porter
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.30am For Plea in Mitigation
John Eugene Gay

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice Tennent by video-link from the Supreme Court, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.30pm For Sentence
Luke John Smith

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on Wednesday, 14 August 2013, in various locations, including Hobart and Launceston. The court handled numerous cases across its criminal jurisdictions, with specific attention to plea hearings, directions, and sentencing. Among the notable cases were mentions, applications, and sentencing hearings for various individuals, some of whom had their cases heard via video-link. The proceedings were overseen by different justices, each managing a segment of the court's schedule.

The legal issues before the court ranged from initial mentions of cases to more substantive matters such as applications and sentencing. The court had to decide on the admissibility of evidence, procedural directions, and appropriate sentences for those convicted. These decisions required careful consideration of legal precedents and the specific circumstances of each case. The court's role was pivotal in ensuring that the legal process was followed correctly and that justice was administered fairly.

The reasoning of the court was grounded in established legal principles and the facts of each case. Justices meticulously examined the evidence presented and applied relevant laws to reach their decisions. For instance, in sentencing hearings, the court considered mitigating and aggravating factors, the impact on victims, and the need for deterrence. The outcome of each case reflected a balanced approach, ensuring that both the rights of the accused and the interests of society were appropriately weighed. Final orders were made based on the court's comprehensive assessment of each matter, with specific attention to the legal and factual nuances of each case.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

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Legal Principle Established