It’s no secret that cannabis policies are becoming less harsh in Texas, especially in the Austin area. But what about magic mushrooms? Do people face criminal charges for shrooms in Texas? The short answer is yes, and the penalties for possession of
For Jurist News, an international publication focusing on legal topics, Chris Perri wrote an article titled, “The Case of Rosa Jimenez and the Uphill Battle of Freeing the Wrongfully Convicted.”In the piece, Chris Perri highlights the structural issues within our
The founding fathers of the United States Constitution made clear in the 4th Amendment that Americans have the right to be free of unreasonable government searches and seizures. This is an important and powerful piece of criminal law, yet
Our January 1st, 2021, José Garza was sworn in as Travis County’s new district attorney. Along with his ample professional experience, he brings a progressive mindset that could transform Austin’s criminal justice system for the better. Under D.A. Garza’s leadership,
Imagine this: Your loved one is wrongfully arrested for a felony crime he did not do. He hires a criminal defense attorney to take the case to trial, yet despite his innocence, the jury finds him guilty. Your loved one
We’re thrilled to share that our firm has helped another client overturn a wrongful criminal judgement through a process called a writ of habeas corpus. Our client was arrested for a felony charge in Texas and sentenced to deferred
If your friend calls you from jail after a DWI do you know what to do? We answer these questions and more in our latest article for Do512, which you can read here. Remember, it’s best to avoid drinking
In a time of massive divide, Americans seem to unite around at least one issue: cannabis. This is true in Texas as well. According to a University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll conducted in June 2020, over half of Texans favored legalizing some
Chris Perri Law has an exciting announcement! We are proud to share that Chris Perri has been selected to the 2021 Texas Rising Stars List. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in
In every state, there are two sets of laws that lay out what is criminal behavior and what is not. For instance, in Texas, we have:
