Services
Limited Licence (Work Licence)
If you’ve lost your licence but need to drive for work, family, or medical reasons, you may qualify for a Limited Licence sometimes called a work licence. This is a court-approved licence that lets you drive under strict conditions, such as only during work hours or on specific routes.
Nikita can help you prepare and file your Limited Licence application, draft your affidavit and employer letters, and represent you in court. She ensures your application meets all legal requirements and clearly demonstrates genuine hardship so you can get back on the road as quickly as possible.
Section 94 – Keep Your Licence
If you’ve been caught driving while disqualified, suspended, or breaking the rules of a limited licence, you may be able to apply for community work to be imposed instead of another disqualification.
This only happens if the Judge agrees that another disqualification would not help for example, if it would make it too hard for you to work, support your family, or get back on track.
To get this, you need to show good reasons and supporting evidence. Nikita can help you prepare the right paperwork and explain your situation clearly to the court, so you have the best chance of keeping your licence and moving forward legally.
Discharge Without Conviction
A discharge without conviction means that even if you plead guilty or are found guilty, you won’t get a criminal record.
The Judge can only give this if the punishment of having a conviction would be way too harsh for how minor the offence was. For example, if a conviction would stop you from getting a job, studying, travelling, or staying in New Zealand, the judge might decide not to record it.
It’s not easy to get, you have to prove that the effects of a conviction would be unfairly serious compared to what you did. The Judge looks at what happened, how serious it was, whether anyone was harmed, and what the conviction would mean for your life.
Nikita helps clients prepare strong applications showing remorse, positive steps, and unfair consequences, giving you the best chance of moving forward without a criminal record.
Pre-Charge Interviews
A pre-charge interview happens when Police ask you to come in and “give your side of the story” before deciding whether to lay charges. It might sound casual, but it’s not. Anything you say can and will be used as evidence against you later in court.
You have the right to a lawyer before and during a police interview. You do not have to answer questions, and you should never feel pressured to talk without proper legal advice.
Nikita helps clients understand their rights, deal with Police calmly, and decide whether to speak or stay silent. Having a lawyer present can make all the difference between being charged or walking away without the case going to Court.
Diversion
Diversion is a Police-run programme that allows first time offenders to take responsibility for their actions and avoid a criminal conviction. It focuses on accountability, rehabilitation, and reparation, helping you make amends to any victim and address the causes of your behaviour.
Nikita works closely with clients to negotiate diversion, prepare supporting material, to help prepare for a diversion interview with the Police.
Appeals
If you believe your conviction or sentence was unfair, you have the right to appeal. An appeal allows a higher court to review your case and determine whether an error has occurred. Nikita provides clear, strategic advice on whether an appeal is in your best interests, preparing persuasive submissions and representing you through every step of the process. Whether you are appealing a conviction, challenging an excessive sentence, or seeking leave to appeal out of time, Nikita ensures your rights are protected and your case is presented with precision and care.
Mental Health & Compulsory Treatment Order
Are you or someone you love the subject of a Compulsory Treatment Order application?
Nikita can help by representing and guiding you through the process, ensuring that your rights and dignity are protected at all times. When a person is placed under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, they may be required to undergo assessment or treatment without full consent. This can be confusing and distressing for both the individual and their whānau. Nikita provides clear, compassionate legal advice and strong advocacy at every stage, from initial assessment and treatment hearings to review tribunals and discharge applications. She will also assist you with Legal Aid applications where required, to make sure you receive fair representation.
English 
French