Appeals & Conviction Challenges

Appeals need fresh eyes and discipline. We review transcripts, exhibits and reasons to spot appealable error and your real prospects—severity appeals (Local Court to District Court), conviction appeals, and applications to higher courts.
 
We file short, focused written submissions for busy appellate judges—nothing wasted.
How we run your appeal
– Target the decisive issues. We identify wrong legal tests, unfair evidence rulings, misdirections, verdicts against the weight of evidence, and manifest excess.
 
– Build a clean record. We obtain the full transcript and exhibits, set precise grounds of appeal, and gather any fresh evidence that the court can receive.
 
– In-Court work. We prepare you and any witnesses for cross-examination of witnesses where relevant, and focus oral submissions on the points that move the result.
 
Why Spice Law

You will always know where you stand and what to expect. If Xavier believes the decision is wrong, he will file the appeal and, where possible, strive to do it at no extra cost. The aim is simple: reach the right outcome and the best result the law allows.

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Xavier Hanckel-Spice

Xavier is a dedicated criminal defence lawyer with extensive experience representing clients in thousands of cases, from traffic offences to serious charges such as robbery, large commercial drug supply, and murder. His legal career began at 14 while working alongside the legendary Criminal Defence Lawyer John Weller, igniting a lifelong passion for criminal defence.

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