Cessnock Local Court saw a full schedule today, with several criminal and civil matters set to be addressed. Among the notable cases is a series of criminal hearings and mentions, including those involving Phillip Convery, Marcus Jones, and Jayden Warrick Nolan. Convery, facing multiple police mentions, continues to stand trial for alleged criminal conduct, with both his hearings scheduled for the morning. Marcus Jones, appearing for both a criminal hearing and an apprehended violence order (AVO) application brought forth by CONs Cooper Barnes on behalf of [name redated], will also be seen before Magistrate Brennan. Nolan and Joshua Dennis face separate criminal hearings, with charges yet to be disclosed, but all under the watchful eye of Magistrate Brennan.
The day also includes a civil case involving Leanne Carole Jarlett, who is set to face Woolworths Group Limited in the District Court over a return of subpoena matter. The hearing, scheduled for later in the morning, represents a key development in the ongoing legal proceedings against one of Australia’s largest supermarket chains.
Today’s docket not only highlights the diversity of cases moving through Cessnock Local Court but also the intense pace of criminal proceedings in the region. Apprehended violence applications and police mentions dominate the court’s agenda, with multiple hearings raising concerns about rising local crime rates. The outcomes of these cases will undoubtedly have significant implications for both the individuals involved and the wider Cessnock community.
| Date | Time | Case no. | Case name | Case Type | Listing type | Presiding officer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | 9:00 am | 2024/00302273 | R v PHILLIP CONVERY | Criminal | Mention (Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 9:00 am | 2024/00281207 | R v PHILLIP HENRY CONVREY | Criminal | Mention (Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00214605 | R v MARCUS JONES | Criminal | Hearing | Magistrate Brennan |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00357564 | R v PHILLIP CONVERY | Criminal | Mention (Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00204064 | Apprehended Violence Application CON COOPER BARNES for [name redacted] v Marcus JONES | Criminal (AVO) | Mention (AVO Police) | Magistrate Brennan |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00010780 | R v JOSHUA DENNIS | Criminal | Hearing | Magistrate Brennan |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00304937 | R v CHRISTOPHER SAM GRANT | Criminal | Mention (Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00034609 | R v JAYDEN WARRICK NOLAN | Criminal | Hearing | Magistrate Brennan |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00204069 | R v SURAJH SINGH | Criminal | Hearing | Magistrate Brennan |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00352860 | Apprehended Violence Application CON REMY HOBDAY for [name redacted] v Edward Charles MULLALEY | Criminal (AVO) | Mention (AVO Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 9:30 am | 2024/00353277 | R v EDWARD CHARLES MULLALEY | Criminal | Mention (Police) | Unassigned |
| 27 Sep | 10:00 am | 2023/00204298 | Leanne Carole Jarlett v WOOLWORTHS GROUP LIMITED trading as Woolworths Group | Civil | Return of Subpoena | Unassigned |