Blog Posts in November, 2013
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 26, 2013 By Billy Skinner & Associates
In the state of Texas, most sex offenders are required to undergo psychological tests to determine their state of mind when they are charged with a sex crime. These tests have direct implications on ...
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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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