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Posted on Mar 21, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Last night, Houston police had to use spike strips to put an end to a motor vehicle chase. Police say that the suspect refused to stop their vehicle after police attempted to pull the driver over for ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Everyone has the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures, but what privacy rights do college students have when it comes to their dorm rooms? Dormitories are owned by colleges and ...
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Posted on Feb 20, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Everyone is entitled to certain rights after being arrested, what is not as clear is what those rights are. Miranda v. Arizona, a Supreme Court case from 1966, ended in a landmark decision that ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Probable cause – that elusive term that many, if not all, criminal cases hinge on. Criminal charges begin with an arrest, and a lawful arrest cannot take place unless there was probable cause to ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense that does carry with it the possibility of jail time. Penalties range in type and degree depending on the nature of the alleged drunk driving ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
" Indecency with a child " is a sex crime listed in the Texas Penal Code, but there are actually two distinct types. One is indecency with a child by way of exposure and the other is ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
DWI stands for driving while intoxicated, also commonly referred to as drunk driving. DWI is both a criminal offense and an administrative matter. This means that not only are you at risk for criminal ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Motorists who are suspected of driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) or driving under the influence (DUI) are subjected to the implied consent law – the consent all drivers give to provide a breath ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2014 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Betsy Stukes – an associate at Billy Skinner & Associates – recently joined the Houston Bar Association (HBA). Founded in 1870, the Houston Bar ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Healthcare fraud is a crime that costs America approximately $80 million per year, per FBI statistics. Currently, national healthcare spending tops $2.7 trillion per year and expenses continue to ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
The holiday season has long been a troubling time for law enforcement officers throughout the country. Each year during the holidays, drunk driving causes thousands of preventable accidents, injuries, ...
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Posted on Dec 5, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
When convicted of a DWI, one of the penalties you may face can include probation. This means that you are required to be monitored by a probation officer, and oftentimes must face additional ...
Continue reading "DWI Probation Violation: What to Expect in your Case" »
Posted on Nov 28, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
If you live in Houston and are charged with a drug crime, you may be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the nature of the substance that you were carrying. Being charged with a felony ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2013 By Law Offices of Billy Skinner
By: Betsy Stukes In order to be convicted of some crimes, the State must prove that the person committed the act "intentionally or knowingly." Some examples of crimes that fall under this ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2013 By BSA
Statistics show that more than 65 million Americans have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense. This equates to roughly 1 out of every 4 Americans having an arrest or criminal record ...
Continue reading "Texas Debates on Criminal Records & Job Applications" »
Posted on Nov 15, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
When you are arrested for any crime, the police typically record the incident in their own confidential files. While police reports are typically accessible, other confidential police records may have ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
On October 30, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down a 2005 state law regarding online communication with minors. Under the law, adults who engaged in sexually explicit communication with ...
Continue reading "Controversial Online Solicitation Law in Texas Overturned" »
Posted on Nov 1, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Billy Skinner & Associates is happy to announce the arrival of Houston criminal defense lawyer Betsy Stukes. Attorney Stukes brings a wealth of educational and legal experience to the firm, and ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Houston criminal defense attorneys Billy Skinner and Jim Mount are able to skillfully negotiate an offer of deferred adjudication in lieu of a felony conviction for many of our clients who are charged ...
Continue reading "Give Back My Gun Rights: Convicted Felons & Firearms in Texas" »
Posted on Oct 24, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Following an arrest, there are many different choices that you will be faced with, but none as important as the decision of who will represent you during the course of your case. While you may have ...
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Posted on Oct 23, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Billy Skinner & Associates' founding Houston criminal defense lawyer Billy Skinner will again appear on tonight's episode of Truth & Justice with Vivian King – a legal talk show ...
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Posted on Oct 23, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
In an indictment that was unsealed on Friday morning, October 18 th, 14 suspects were revealed in connection with an alleged sex trafficking ring conducted in Houston. One of the prime suspects in the ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2013 By CSCS
The Texas criminal justice system determines penalties for criminal offenses bases on various factors. These can include an accused individual's age (whether or not they are a juvenile), their ...
Continue reading "Texas Sentencing Guidelines: Understanding the Penalties at Stake" »
Posted on Oct 11, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Were you recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Houston? Did the arresting officer read you your rights? One of the most common concerns our Houston criminal defense lawyers receive ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Every day, women become involved in the sex industry. Their reasons vary—the basic need to pay for food and shelter; the overwhelming encouragement of their boyfriend turned pimp; their history ...
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