Blog Posts in August, 2013
Posted on Aug 28, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Houston criminal defense attorney Billy Skinner will be appearing as a guest on tonight's episode of Truth & Justice with Vivian King. The show will feature a discussion of New York's ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
How much can a conviction for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Houston cost? According to statistics, anywhere from $9,000 to $38,000, depending on the nature ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Most Americans are familiar with their Fifth Amendment right – specifically their right to remain silent. In criminal law, our right to remain silent is one of the most powerful rights we ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
In a speech delivered to the American Bar Association earlier this week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called for a significant overhaul to the nation's criminal justice system. Specifically, ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
If you are arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), the state of Texas will subject you to two separate legal proceedings. Criminal cases, for ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
Throughout the years, numerous opponents have voiced boisterous, thought-provoking concerns as to the efficacy of our nation's drug policies. For many, America's War on Drugs has been a losing ...
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