Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 14 May 2014

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m.
For Facts and Sentence
Stephen Garry George Devine
Rachel Emma Sue Frankcombe

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
BAS
(Part-Heard)

2:15 p.m.
For Mention
Cameron Desmond Heather

4:00 p.m.
For Sentence
Andrew William Barron

For Bail Application
Simon Peter Halse

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m.
For Trial
Stephen Roy Standage
(Part-Heard)

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
Pre Trial Conference by telephone
Boutcher
v
Motor Accidents Insurance Board & Anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice Pearce
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Mention
AJP

For Trial (Part-Heard)
VT

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice TENNENT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Jose Osmaro Artiga

4:15 p.m.
For Sentence
Leighton Allan Stokes

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The Supreme Court of Tasmania is set to hear several criminal and civil cases over the course of the day on Wednesday, 14 May 2014. Various courts in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie are scheduled to address different aspects of these cases. In Hobart, Court 1 is assigned to handle a sentencing matter involving Stephen Garry George Devine, while Court 7 will deal with a part-heard trial for BAS, and a mention for Cameron Desmond Heather. Justice WOOD will preside over the part-heard trial of Rachel Emma Sue Frankcombe and the sentence of Andrew William Barron in Court 7. Meanwhile, Justice ESTCOURT will oversee a part-heard trial for Stephen Roy Standage in Court 8. Associate Justice HOLT will manage a civil pre-trial conference via telephone in Court 3, concerning the case of Boutcher v Motor Accidents Insurance Board & Anor. In Launceston, Justice Pearce is scheduled to handle a mention for AJP in Court 1. Lastly, in Burnie, Justice TENNENT will manage the trial of Jose Osmaro Artiga and the sentencing of Leighton Allan Stokes in Court 1.

The court is required to address various legal issues that have arisen from these cases. These include the sentencing of Stephen Garry George Devine and Rachel Emma Sue Frankcombe, the continuation and conclusion of the part-heard trial for BAS and Stephen Roy Standage, and the resolution of a civil pre-trial conference. Additionally, the court must consider a mention for Cameron Desmond Heather and a bail application for Simon Peter Halse. The case of AJP in Launceston requires attention, as does the trial of Jose Osmaro Artiga and the sentencing of Leighton Allan Stokes in Burnie. Each of these cases will necessitate the court to interpret relevant laws, consider the facts presented, and apply legal principles to reach a fair and just outcome.

The court's reasoning and outcome will depend on the specific circumstances of each case. In the sentencing of Stephen Garry George Devine and Rachel Emma Sue Frankcombe, the court will likely consider the severity of the offence, the offender's criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. For the part-heard trials of BAS and Stephen Roy Standage, the court will need to ensure that the trial progresses efficiently and fairly, with all legal rights of the parties protected. The civil pre-trial conference in Court 3 will aim to facilitate settlement or clarify issues before the trial, potentially avoiding a full hearing. For the mention of Cameron Desmond Heather, the court will assess any new evidence or arguments presented. The bail application for Simon Peter Halse will require the court to weigh the risk of the applicant reoffending against their right to liberty. In the case of AJP in Launceston, the court will need to address the specific legal issues arising from this mention. Finally, the trial of Jose Osmaro Artiga and the sentencing of Leighton Allan Stokes will require the court to consider the evidence presented, apply the law, and deliver a verdict and sentence respectively.

The final orders will be determined by the outcomes of each case, and will be communicated by the respective judges presiding over each court. These orders may include sentences for those found guilty, directions for further proceedings in ongoing trials, and decisions on bail applications. The court's decisions will be based on a careful consideration of the evidence, applicable laws, and legal principles to ensure justice is served in each instance.

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