Cairns District Court Sittings for May 1
The Cairns District Court will hear a range of criminal matters on May 1, 2025, with cases covering assault, drug offenses, property crimes, and more. The sittings will be presided over by Judge Smith in Courtroom 1 at the Cairns Courthouse.
Among the cases listed is the matter of John Doe, charged with one count of grievous bodily harm. The incident allegedly occurred on March 15, 2024, in the Cairns suburb of Manoora. Doe is expected to enter a plea.
Another significant case involves Jane Smith, who faces three counts of drug trafficking. The charges relate to the supply of methylamphetamine and cannabis between January and June 2024. Smith's legal team has indicated they may apply for bail.
Property crime cases include Michael Brown, charged with two counts of burglary and one count of stealing. The offenses are alleged to have taken place at businesses in the Cairns CBD in February 2025.
Full List of Cases
- R v. John Doe: Grievous bodily harm (1 count)
- R v. Jane Smith: Drug trafficking (3 counts)
- R v. Michael Brown: Burglary (2 counts), stealing (1 count)
- R v. Sarah Johnson: Assault occasioning bodily harm (1 count)
- R v. David Wilson: Possession of dangerous drugs (1 count)
- R v. Emily Davis: Fraud (2 counts)
- R v. Robert Taylor: Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (1 count)
The court will also hear applications for bail variations and mentions for several other matters not yet ready for trial. The list is subject to change, and interested parties are advised to check the Queensland Courts website for updates.
Judge Smith is expected to deliver judgments on at least two cases before the end of the session. The court will sit from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a break for lunch.
