Areas Of Expertise

Sex Offences

What it is: Sexual touching/assault offences, online offences and matters involving digital evidence. Reflections on law & practice: How we defend and resolve:
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Domestic Violence & AVOs Article

What it is: Domestic violence charges and Apprehended Violence Orders (ADVO/APVO). AVOs can affect where you live, your family time, your job and your visa. What’s changing: How we defend and resolve:
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Assault & Violent Offences Article

What it is: Common Assault, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Grievous Bodily Harm, Affray, Wounding. These carry serious penalties, including jail. Reflections on practice: How we defend and resolve:
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Drug Offences Article

What it is: Anything from festival possession to large-scale supply, importation or manufacture. Cases often turn on search powers, continuity of exhibits, and what digital evidence really proves. Trends we’re seeing: How we defend and resolve:
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Drink & Drug Driving (PCA / DUI)

What it is: Charges include low, mid and high-range PCA, refusing a sample, drug presence in oral fluid or blood, and combined alcohol + drug offences. A conviction can lead to fines, disqualification, interlock, and insurance or employment issues. How Police and the Courts approach it now: There’s closer scrutiny of high-range PCA, repeat offending, and combined […]
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Xavier Hanckel-Spice Criminal Defence Lawyer Profile

Criminal Defence Lawyer

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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