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Nicci Horton

Nicci Horton

Work Department

Crime,

Position

Crime

Nicci was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the Supreme Court of South Australia in May 2005.  Before moving to England, Nicci gained experience in dealing with a wide range of issues, including immigration, personal injury, contract and corporate law, and, in particular, crime.

Having moved to England, Nicci obtained employment as a legal clerk whilst she completed her requisite transfer courses to be admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.  Prior to commencing regular Crown Court Advocacy, Nicci gained qualifications first as a police station representative and then as a duty solicitor.  She undertook representation at police stations and Magistrates’ Courts for clients accused of the entire range of criminal offences.  Throughout her time as a Solicitor, Nicci gained a thorough grounding in police station and Magistrates Court practice and procedure.  Following conferment of Higher Rights, Nicci has practised regularly in the Crown Courts, representing clients charged with all levels of assault, robbery, drug trafficking offences, blackmail, all levels of burglary, firearms and weapons, and sexual assaults.  She has been led in a number of murder trials and has had several appearances in the Court of Appeal.

Although primarily defence focussed, Nicci has experience in prosecuting cases as well and is a Grade 2 prosecutor and keen to broaden her prosecution practice.

With excellent client care, Nicci is particularly adept at assisting those with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities. She can identify client needs quickly and ensure that information is communicated effectively to all clients.

NOTABLE CASES
  • R v B and Ors – defence junior counsel to Mr Mark McKone KC on a three handed murder trial.
  • R v T – defence junior counsel to Mr John Elvidge KC in a murder trial.
  • R v W – defence counsel for male charged with supplying class A drugs. Found not guilty following trial.
  • R v B – defence counsel for male charged with sexual assault of a child. Found not guilty after trial.
  • R v E – defence counsel for male charged with supplying cannabis. The case proceeded to trial and successfully utilised the defence under s 28 of the Misuse of Drugs Act
  • R v H – defence counsel for female charged with domestic violence offences against her former partner.  The defendant had been protected by a restraining order from the complainant.  Found not guilty after trial.

Regulatory

Nicci has experience in defending cases brought by the Council for Benefit Fraud, the RSPCA and in defending in the County Court for breaches of civil orders where there is a risk of imprisonment.

Nicci has also gained experience in prison law, representing people at Parole Board hearings, and drafting written representations for recall reviews and re-categorisations.

Career

2005 - Year of call

2005 - Solicitor at Murrays Partnership, London

2007 - Solicitor at K Boswell and Company, Sunderland

2008 - Crown Prosecutor at Crown Prosecution Service, Sunderland

2010 - Solicitor/Advocate at Kyles Legal Practice, Middlesbrough

2017 - Solicitor/Advocate at VCW Law, Stockton

2024 - Tenant at PSQB, Middlesbrough

Memberships

2024 - Grays Inn

2024 - Bar Council

Education

2005 - The Flinders University of South Australia Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice

2005 - The Flinders University of South Australia Bachelor of Behavioural Science

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