Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Wednesday, 29 May 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013

HOBART
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention via video link
James Peter Sampson
Dwight Stanley Murtagh

For Mention
Warren David Shay
Peter Stephen Bomford
Randall Anthony House
Melissa Jane Woolley
Corey Luke Cordwell
Leesa Nicole Tovey
Trysten Anthony Bennett
Chauncey Aaron Bell
Melissa Mollross
Jayden Michael Murtagh

For Bail Consent
Mark Leigh Freeman
Daniel Benjamin Bradshaw
Rajdeep Singh

For Plea
Christopher Stephen Stanley
Brett Stewart Bonnitcha
HS
NAS
Kyle Rix Stephens
Jonathon Peter Vlandys
Michael Edward Deering
Graeme Alan Nichols
Nicholas Mark Bull

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Tristian Haugland

For Bail Consent
David John Charles King
Luke William Garth

For Trial
John Anthony George
(Part-Heard)

4.15 p.m.
For Sentence
Steven John Ford
JBH

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
11.00 a.m.
For Hearing
New Bounty Pty Ltd & Anor
v
Winpar Holdings Ltd & Ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Chief Justice Blow
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
9.30am For Trial (Part-Heard)
Justin Kendrick Howard

In Court As In Chambers
2.15pm For Application
Ashley Keith Holliday

BURNIE
Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Justice Estcourt
10.00 a.m.
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court
For Mention via video link
Adrian Wayne Smillie

For Directions Hearing via video link
Paul Brian Edward Connelly

For Mention
DJM
Anthony Michael Mulkearns
Rodney Gordon Wright
Djuro Mrgic
Taylor Lee Thomas
Jason Theo MacMillan
James Adam Orme
DJS
Justin James Lange
Jamie Kenneth Oates
Matthew Julian Foster

For Directions Hearing
Michael Ellis Bilsborrow
ZRP

For Bail Consent
Scott Andrew Goodson
Corey Bamber Brooke

For Plea
Christopher Leigh Wells
Dion Edward Brown
Sally Anne Arnold

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard a variety of criminal and civil cases on Wednesday, 29 May 2013. Various individuals appeared before Justice Evans and Justice Porter in Hobart, and before Chief Justice Blow in Launceston, on charges ranging from traffic offences to drug-related crimes. Several defendants were also heard in Burnie before Justice Estcourt, facing charges including assault and breach of bail conditions. The court also dealt with a civil case in Hobart before Associate Justice Holt, involving a dispute between New Bounty Pty Ltd and Winpar Holdings Ltd.

The legal issues before the court encompassed a broad spectrum of criminal law, including the interpretation of bail conditions, the admissibility of evidence obtained through unlawful means, and the sentencing of offenders. The court had to determine whether the prosecution had met the required standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt, assess the appropriate sentence for convicted individuals, and decide on bail applications, considering the risk of flight, interference with witnesses, and the community's safety.

The court provided rulings and decisions on each matter heard, reflecting careful consideration of the evidence presented and the relevant legal principles. In criminal cases, Justice Evans and Justice Porter addressed the merits of each case, applying statutory provisions and common law principles to ensure that the rights of the accused were protected while also upholding the interests of justice. In the civil case, Associate Justice Holt focused on the contractual obligations and legal rights of the parties involved, aiming to resolve the dispute fairly and efficiently.

The final orders made by the court included sentences for convicted individuals, directions for further proceedings, and decisions on bail applications, reflecting the court's role in administering justice in both criminal and civil matters.

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