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Man Granted Bail After Alleged Breach of AVO Protecting Coffs Harbour Mayor - Coffs Harbour, NSW
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A man accused of breaching an apprehended domestic violence order has been granted bail and will return to Coffs Harbour Local Court next week.
A man accused of breaching an apprehended domestic violence order protecting Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams has been granted bail following an online court hearing.
The man, Mark Graham, was arrested and appeared before the court on Friday in relation to an alleged breach of restrictions contained in the order. The matter involves conditions requiring him to stay away from the mayor’s residences and workplaces.
The court heard there had been confusion about which businesses in the Coffs Harbour central business district were connected with the mayor. Graham’s lawyer offered to have another business added to the conditions of the order in an effort to clarify the locations from which Graham was required to remain away.
The police prosecutor opposed bail, arguing that Graham had demonstrated a pattern of alleged non-compliance. The court was told he is currently subject to several community corrections orders connected with previous matters, including an alleged AVO breach, resisting police and the use of a recording device in court premises.
The prosecution argued that the circumstances represented a significant concern when considering whether Graham should remain in custody or be released while the latest allegation proceeds through the court system.
Graham’s legal representative highlighted that he had previously been found not guilty of intimidating Mayor Williams. The defence also addressed the uncertainty surrounding the particular business locations covered by the existing order.
After considering the arguments, Judge Leanne Robinson granted Graham bail. The decision means the case will continue while he remains in the community under the conditions imposed by the court.
The matter has been adjourned to Coffs Harbour Local Court on September 16, when the allegations are expected to return before the court.
An apprehended domestic violence order is designed to impose legally enforceable restrictions intended to protect a person from specified behaviour or contact. Breaching such an order can result in criminal charges, with the seriousness of the consequences depending on the circumstances and the conditions involved.
The latest proceedings highlight the importance of clearly identifying locations and restrictions in court orders, particularly when an individual is required to avoid workplaces or businesses associated with a protected person.
The case remains before the court, meaning the allegations have not been finally determined. A person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
For the Coffs Harbour community, the case is another local court matter attracting attention because of the involvement of the city’s mayor and the restrictions imposed under the existing protection order.
The next scheduled court appearance on September 16 is expected to provide the next update in the proceedings. Further decisions about the allegations, bail conditions or the future course of the case will be made through the court process.
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A man accused of breaching an apprehended domestic violence order protecting Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams has been granted bail following an online court hearing.
The man, Mark Graham, was arrested and appeared before the court on Friday in relation to an alleged breach of restrictions contained in the order. The matter involves conditions requiring him to stay away from the mayor’s residences and workplaces.
The court heard there had been confusion about which businesses in the Coffs Harbour central business district were connected with the mayor. Graham’s lawyer offered to have another business added to the conditions of the order in an effort to clarify the locations from which Graham was required to remain away.
The police prosecutor opposed bail, arguing that Graham had demonstrated a pattern of alleged non-compliance. The court was told he is currently subject to several community corrections orders connected with previous matters, including an alleged AVO breach, resisting police and the use of a recording device in court premises.
The prosecution argued that the circumstances represented a significant concern when considering whether Graham should remain in custody or be released while the latest allegation proceeds through the court system.
Graham’s legal representative highlighted that he had previously been found not guilty of intimidating Mayor Williams. The defence also addressed the uncertainty surrounding the particular business locations covered by the existing order.
After considering the arguments, Judge Leanne Robinson granted Graham bail. The decision means the case will continue while he remains in the community under the conditions imposed by the court.
The matter has been adjourned to Coffs Harbour Local Court on September 16, when the allegations are expected to return before the court.
An apprehended domestic violence order is designed to impose legally enforceable restrictions intended to protect a person from specified behaviour or contact. Breaching such an order can result in criminal charges, with the seriousness of the consequences depending on the circumstances and the conditions involved.
The latest proceedings highlight the importance of clearly identifying locations and restrictions in court orders, particularly when an individual is required to avoid workplaces or businesses associated with a protected person.
The case remains before the court, meaning the allegations have not been finally determined. A person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
For the Coffs Harbour community, the case is another local court matter attracting attention because of the involvement of the city’s mayor and the restrictions imposed under the existing protection order.
The next scheduled court appearance on September 16 is expected to provide the next update in the proceedings. Further decisions about the allegations, bail conditions or the future course of the case will be made through the court process.
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