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Nov

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:

Nov

Crime Commission & Corruption Investigations Article

What it is: Compulsory examinations, notices to produce, freezing orders and unexplained wealth matters involving the NSW Crime Commission or ICAC. Reflections: How we protect you:

Nov

Bail Applications & Appeals Article

What it is: Seeking release under the Bail Act 2013 (NSW) or appealing a refusal. Reflections: How we secure release:

Nov

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:

Nov

Appeals & Conviction Challenges Article

What it is: Severity appeals (Local Court to District Court), conviction appeals, and applications to higher courts. Reflections: How we run your appeal:

Oct

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

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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