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If you have been arrested for DWI in Harris, Ft. Bend or Galveston County, you need an attorney that will fight your DWI case and help you keep your driver’s license. As a former prosecutor, (county) DWI attorney Billy Skinner is uniquely qualified.

DWI Attorney Billy Skinner has handled thousands of DWI cases and has true insight into how to best fight your DWI case. From discrediting the “Field Sobriety” balancing tests Police administer to fighting the Administrative License Revocation hearing and saving your drivers’ license, Billy Skinner has the experience and knowledge you need to fight your case.

Call today for a free consultation: (713) 600-7777.

Facing DWI Charges in Houston?

Common questions answered by Houston criminal lawyer Billy Skinner.

Q: Can I drive right now?

A: Yes. The paperwork you receive from the Police states you can drive for 40 days. However, once you have requested an ALR hearing with the Department of Public Safety, you are eligible to drive until your hearing date. It typically takes 3 to 4 months before your drivers license hearing occurs, so you are free to drive the entire time prior to your hearing date. When you hire Houston DWI Attorney Billy Skinner, he will take care of every aspect of the ALR process from requesting the hearing to presenting your case and fighting to keep your driver’s license.

Q: Are my DWI case and my driver’s license case in the same court?

A: No. DWI cases are handled in a County Criminal Court at Law and you must appear at each court date. ALR drivers license hearings are handled by the State Office of Administrative Hearings and clients are not required to attend.

Q: I had a few drinks the night I was pulled over. Am I Guilty?

A: No. In order for the State of Texas to prove you are guilty of Driving While Intoxicated, the state must prove you: lost the normal use of your mental faculties OR lost the normal use of your physical faculties OR had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater.

Q: I’ve been to many websites and all the lawyers seem the same. Are they?

A: No. In order to hire the right lawyer for your case, you must find an attorney you are comfortable with, you can communicate with easily and you know will fight your case and protect your future.

Q: How does being a Former Prosecutor help you defend DWI cases?

A: As a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Billy Skinner handled thousands of DWI cases and worked very closely with Police officers on preparing and trying DWI cases. Billy Skinner attended special training sessions on Field Sobriety Testing, Blood Draws and Tests and how to prepare DWI cases for trial. Billy Skinner knows how Assistant District Attorneys evaluate cases, what they look for and what factors prosecutors analyze in order to determine what cases they dismiss. Houston DWI Attorney Billy Skinner uses his training as a Prosecutor and his experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney to achieve the goals of his clients.

Do you have a specific question that you want answered about your particular circumstances? Speak directly with a DWI lawyer in Houston by calling (713) 600-7777 today for a free consultation.

If you have been accused of a DWI in Texas, Houston DWI Lawyer Billy Skinner will fight to protect your rights and your freedom. Using an aggressive and methodical approach to each and every case, the Law Offices of Billy Skinner use a network of attorneys, investigators, and experts to provide our clients with cutting edge criminal defense.

As your DWI Charges Defense Attorney, I will FIGHT your case! I will investigate the facts of your case and seek out mistakes on the part of the police, complaining witnesses, and prosecutors. I will preserve your innocence and protect your Constitutional rights.

If you or someone you care about is facing Driving While Intoxicated charges in Houston, Ft. Bend, or Conroe, contact us today.

Call today for a free consultation (713) 600-7777.

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