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Drug crimes in Texas: explained

“Drug crimes” refers to a broad category of offenses that violate Texas state and/or federal drug laws. Criminal penalties vary greatly when it comes to drug crimes, and sentences can range from probation to mandatory treatment programs to lengthy prison time. If you are under investigation or have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense involving a controlled substance (i.e. an illegal drug), you need to begin building your defense immediately. One of the best drug crimes criminal defense firms in Travis County, Chris Perri Law is here to help.

It is worth noting that few criminal defense lawyers are approved to practice both Texas and federal law, but Chris Perri is one of them. From simple marijuana possession cases to complex interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracies, Chris Perri has helped countless clients facing drug charges in Austin and throughout Texas get their cases reduced, dismissed, or overturned. And if the prosecution is unreasonable, Chris Perri is more than ready to take the fight to the jury—and win.

Did the cop have probable cause to search you? Chris Perri Law will investigate.

In most drug cases in Texas, one of the first areas to examine is whether the police had probable cause – meaning the legal right – to search you, your car, or your home. Since probable cause is a very flexible standard, you need an Austin drug crimes defense attorney who keeps abreast of the current case law and can make successful arguments regarding why certain types of police observations should be given minimal weight in the probable cause equation. Chris Perri Law has extensive experience winning suppression hearings regarding search and seizure issues in both state and federal court. In fact, many other attorneys often turn to Chris Perri for guidance.

Home Searches

The police must obtain a warrant signed by a judge to search your home. The judge’s job is to ensure that enough facts are stated in the affidavit to support a finding of probable cause that drugs will be found in the residence. Basically, the judge is there to ensure the search is reasonable and fair. In conducting an investigation, Chris Perri will analyze the affidavit and question the police officers’ observations that led to obtaining a search warrant. If the warrant contains false information, Chris Perri will fight to prove it. Time and time again, Chris Perri has successfully convinced judges that false information was placed in the affidavit “intentionally or with reckless disregard for the truth,” which led to the judge suppressing all evidence gained in the now deemed unlawful search.

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Auto Searches

The key issue when discussing auto searches is determining if the police had reasonable suspicion for the initial pullover. Unless the police officer observed you committing a clear traffic violation, a mere hunch that you are “up to no good” isn’t enough. If you think you might have been unfairly pulled over, such as because of racial profiling, Chris Perri Law can help.

If you’re facing drug-related charges, call Chris Perri Law today.

No matter your situation, you need a serious and aggressive attorney who will help combat the charges and protect your 4th Amendment rights to be free from unlawful searches and seizures. An award-winning attorney with extensive experience in both federal and state law, Chris Perri has successfully helped hundreds of clients in Travis County, Hays County, Williamson County, and beyond get the best possible outcomes. Now, he’s ready to fight for you.

If you are facing drug-related charges, time is of the essence. Call Chris Perri Law at (512) 269-0260 for a free consultation today.