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	If you live in the Tomball or Spring area, pick up a Tomball Spring Times and find Sarah Mueller's legal column, "Call My Lawyer!", Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult attorneys for advice on their particular circumstances.  The information in the title and column are not intended to establish the attorney client relationship. August 22, 2008 - Q: I have a criminal case and my attorney keeps resetting the case. How long does it take? Why don't I see any movement on my case? A: It all depends on how fact intensive your case is. If you have concerns your case is being handled in a way that does not meet your expectations, talk with your attorney.  A typical criminal case can take anywhere from four weeks to months, contingent upon what kind of case you have, where your case is pending, what the court calendar looks like.  Many times a case is reset as a strategy or because more... August 08, 2008 - Who Gets What? Q: A family member recently passed away. I was expecting a lawyer or someone to read the will after the funeral, but this did not happen. When do I find out if I have an inheritance? A: Contrary to popular belief, there is not a dramatic “reading” of a will in Texas.  Instead, what happens in many circumstances is a potential heir or someone related to the person who passed away (“decedent”) will visit an attorney to initiate probate proceedings.  The will is submitted for probate, a judge reviews the will, the heirs, and other documentation.  Often times, an executor is named if the will did... August 08, 2008 - Too Much Paperwork Q: A loved one has been in and out of the hospital numerous times. The hospital gets us to sign a new DNR each time we visit. Is this standard? A:  From what I found, this seems to be the standard practice among hospitals. August 08, 2008 - Afford to Board the Metro Q: My license was suspended because I did not take a breath test. I have been riding the bus since this happened. Someone told me I could get an Occupational. What is this and how do I get one? A: They are referring to an “occupational license.”  Depending on why your license was suspended and whether or not it has been suspended before, you may be eligible if you have an essential need to drive to work.  Assuming your license was suspended due to a criminal act, you can file what is called a Petition with the criminal court and request that judge grant you an occupational license.  This lasts... July 25, 2008 - Pull Over  Q:  I received several tickets recently from a local police department.  None were for moving violations.  I was pulled over for an expired sticker, then ticketed because I gave the officer the wrong insurance card.  The one I handed over was expired, but my current insurance card was in my wallet the whole time.  Can I beat these? A: You can always fight traffic tickets.  It all depends on how much time and money you want to invest.  When your court hearing rolls around, make sure you take a copy of your insurance.  The insurance card needs to cover your driving the day of the stop.  Check the ticket for the exact date.   In reference to the expired sticker, go get the sticker renewed immediately and keep the receipt to present to the... July 11, 2008 - I want out! Q:  I received a letter in the mail from my wife’s attorney, stating she wants a divorce and her attorney is asking that I sign a Waiver.  What is this and should I sign? A:  You should consult with a family law attorney before signing.  Depending on the complexity of your estate, assets, child support and more importantly, your children, the waiver greatly affects your rights.  By signing the generic waiver, you are handing over your opportunity to fight for anything you may be entitled to in a divorce.  Once the waiver is signed, your wife can go to court on any day, without.. July 11, 2008 - And my millions go to Q:  Do I need a will and how much do they cost? A:  Everyone should have a will.  They are relatively inexpensive, depending on the complexity and critical if you want to determine “who gets what” once you are gone.  Most people have a relative or two they would not dream of leaving a penny to.  When a person dies in Texas and does not leave a will, Texas law decides who gets what.  For instance, if you were married and have separated, but never... June 27, 2008 Ouch! Q:  I am having trouble finding a lawyer to accept a medical malpractice case.  It seems like it would be a great case, the doctor caused an injury during surgery. Get me out of jail! Q:  Why would I hire a criminal attorney to handle my criminal case rather than get a court appointed or just plea guilty?   June 13, 1008 Three Strikes, You’re In (for a long time)! Q:  My friend was recently indicted and the judge told him the prosecutor enhanced his case because of prior offenses.  Why is this? Scrambled Eggs! Q:  Neighborhood kids out on summer break are “egging” my car late at night.  I let this go last summer, but it has already happened twice and it’s only June.  What can I do?   Send questions to sarah@callmylawyeronline.com. Sarah Mueller is a local attorney.  She is a former prosecutor and now handles a variety of legal matters in Houston, Spring, Tomball, Conroe and surrounding counties.  For more information on Mrs. Mueller, please go to www.callmylawyeronline.com or call her office at (281) 893-3100, Se Habla Español.
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