Laura Jane Miller secures acquittal in sexual assault case

April 8, 2024

Laura Jane Miller (Associate Tenant) has secured an acquittal in relation to an allegation of assault by penetration and multiple offences of sexual assault.

The defendant was charged following a report by a female with whom the defendant has spent the night, following a night out drinking. The main issues in the case surrounded the complainants capacity to consent to sexual activity given her level of intoxication and the defendants reasonable belief in consent.

The defendant was found not guilty of all counts following a 5 day trial at Newcastle Crown Court.

Laura specialises in defending cases of serious violence and sexual offences. Read more: [Laura Jane Miller Profile]

Laura was instructed by Sarah Turner of Watson Woodhouse Solicitors.