Results
With over 15 years of experience helping clients win trials, overturn convictions, get cases dismissed, and expunge records, Chris Perri is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Austin, Texas, as seen by the sample outcome successes from past clients listed below.
Each circumstance is unique, so the same results cannot be guaranteed.
Call Chris Perri at (512) 269-0260 for a free case consultation to learn about the best strategy for your specific case.
DWI Appeal – Misdemeanor
Client’s license was suspended based on an unlawful DWI arrest. On appeal, Chris persuasively argued that the police did not have reasonable suspicion to pull over the client. The appellate judge agreed to reverse the wrongful ruling. Now, the client’s right to drive has been restored.
Theft – Misdemeanor
Client was found guilty of theft and came to Chris Perri for help overturning the conviction. Chris Perri persuaded the judge to grant the client a Motion for New Trial. Final result: CONVICTION REVERSED AND CASE DISMISSED.
Terroristic Threat – Class A Misdemeanor
Client was accused of threatening his ex. Chris Perri proved the domestic violence charge was false, resulting in a case dismissal.
Driving While Intoxicated – Class A Misdemeanor
Client was charged with a Class A Misdemeanor DWI in Travis County. On appeal, Chris Perri argued that the police illegally pulled over the client, and therefore the arrest was wrongful. The courts agreed. The charge can now be dismissed and expunged.
Assault Family Violence – Class A Misdemeanor
Client’s unfair conviction kept him from pursuing his dream of a military career. Client hired Chris Perri for a Writ of Habeas Corpus to overturn the conviction on the basis of ineffective assistance by the original trial attorney. After Chris won the case, Client’s record was free and clear.
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – 1st Degree Felony
Client was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole. After Chris Perri was hired for the appeal, he convinced the court to grant a new trial for Client, thus overturning the conviction. Chris was then also hired to retry the case. After Chris won a key evidentiary ruling, the prosecution was forced to DISMISS the case.
Assault Family Violence – Felony
Client was arrested for a felony family violence charge and sentenced to deferred adjudication, which is very similar to a conviction. Chris Perri proved the client’s guilty plea was unfair due to ineffective assistance of counsel, therefore overturning the wrongful judgment. Final result: DEFERRED ADJUDICATION REVERSED AND CASE DISMISSED.
Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense – Class A Misdemeanor
Client was pulled over for speeding. The cop smelled alcohol and conducted field sobriety tests, which the cop reported Client failed. Client’s blood alcohol level was .12, which is 1.5x the legal limit. At the jury trial, Chris Perri successfully exposed the cop’s unfair administration of the field sobriety test. Client found NOT GUILTY!
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor
Client was arrested for carrying an illegal weapon in public. Chris Perri convinced the jury that the weapon in question was actually legal and Client had the right to openly carry. Trial ruling: NOT GUILTY!
Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense – Class A Misdemeanor
Client was arrested for a DWI with blood results nearly twice the legal limit. Chris Perri successfully demonstrated to the judge that Client passed field sobriety tests and never should have been arrested, which persuaded the judge to suppress the blood results. Due to lack of sufficient evidence, the State DISMISSED the case.
Cocaine Distribution – 1st Degree Felony
Client was arrested on a first-degree felony cocaine distribution charge. Chris Perri successfully convinced the judge at a suppression hearing that the police officer’s illegal search invaded Client’s privacy rights. Due to Chris' persuasive argument, the judge agreed that the cop’s intrusive, warrantless conduct violated Client’s fourth amendment rights. The case was then DISMISSED.
Indecency with a Child – 3rd Degree Felony
Client was arrested for Indecency with a Child. If convicted, Client would serve 2-10 years in prison and be required to register as a sex offender for life. Chris Perri got the case DISMISSED by proving the charge was based on a false allegation.
Driving While Intoxicated (greater than .15 BAC) – Class A Misdemeanor
Client with a BAC level 3x the legal limit was arrested for DWI. Chris Perri, through excellent pre-trial litigation, convinced the judge that there was not probable cause to believe Client was operating a motor vehicle; the blood results and field sobriety testing were suppressed, leading to the State DISMISSING the case outright.
Driving While Intoxicated (greater than .15 BAC) – Class A Misdemeanor
Client with BAC nearly 3x the legal limit was arrested for DWI. Chris Perri employed an expert to help prove that traumatized Client was fleeing her abuser and her conduct could not be considered “voluntary." The prosecution then DISMISSED the case.
Murder – 1st Degree Felony
After fatally shooting a man who vandalized his vehicle, Client was charged with murder. By arguing self-defense, Chris Perri persuaded the prosecution to reduce the case to criminal negligent homicide with a sentence of time-served.
Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation) – 3rd Degree Felony
Client was arrested for attempting to strangulate a roommate, which is considered a family member by law. Chris Perri connected Client with treatment for anger management and mental health issues, thus convincing the prosecution to DISMISS the case.
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon – 2nd Degree Felony
After nearly fatally stabbing another man, Client was arrested for Aggravated Assault. Chris Perri helped the court understand that Client had mental-health issues related to his prior military service and believed he was rightfully defending himself from an attack. The State agreed to reduce the charge to time-served on a misdemeanor.
Arson – 2nd Degree Felony
18-year-old client was arrested for burning a vehicle and facing a sentence of 2-20 years in prison. Chris Perri successfully persuaded the State to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor criminal mischief with a short probation sentence.
Theft – Class B Misdemeanor
Shoplifting arrest threatened to derail Client’s teaching career. Chris Perri proved that a mental-health issue led to the behavior and with proof of treatment, the State agreed to DISMISS the case.
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 2nd Degree Felony
Client was arrested after pulling out a gun during a “road rage” incident. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor with a short probation term after Chris Perri presented Client’s side of the story and demonstrated Client’s good standing in the community.
Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Degree Felony
Client was pulled over for a traffic violation. The cop discovered THC products from Colorado in Client’s car. Chris Perri persuaded the State to DISMISS the case if Client completed community service and a drug class.
Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Degree Felony
A driver and his nephew were arrested for trafficking over 50 pounds of marijuana. Chris Perri convinced the State to dismiss the nephew's case and agree to a deferred adjudication for the driver.
Unlawful Restraint – Class A Misdemeanor
College student was arrested for preventing another student from leaving a dorm room. Chris Perri prepared the case for trial so effectively that the prosecution decided to DISMISS on the eve of trial rather than face Chris in court.
Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver – Class A Federal Felony
Client accused of federal drug trafficking of methamphetamine with a child in the vehicle. Chris Perri convinced the judge to depart from the recommended sentencing guidelines and grant Client's request for probation without any prison time.
Boating While Intoxicated – Class B Misdemeanor
Client was arrested for BWI after a boating accident resulted in a passenger's death. The State attempted to argue that, despite Client’s blood test (.06) being below the legal limit, he must've been intoxicated at the time of the wreck hours earlier. Chris Perri successfully argued that any testimony about Client’s BAC at the time of the wreck was not scientifically reliable, leading to exclusion of this evidence at trial. State appealed the ruling and Chris won. Case DISMISSED.