Archive for June 2014
Can the Police Search your Cell Phone Without a Warrant?
The United States Supreme Court unanimously decided that digital privacy is important and that police generally cannot search your cell phone without a warrant. The majority opinion in Riley vs. California, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, noted that cell phones “are now such a pervasive and insistent part of daily life that the proverbial…
Read MoreThree Things to do After an Auto Accident
As summer arrives in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, more motorists are on the road. With the increased traffic comes the increased risk of an auto accident or truck accident. Auto accidents happen when least expected, so it is important to practice safe driving and keep a careful lookout when you are behind the wheel.…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day 2014
On June 15, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the third Sunday in June to be Father’s Day, a time to “give public and private expression of the love and gratitude” owed to the nation’s fathers. Today, Father’s Day lands on the 48th anniversary of President Johnson’s proclamation. From changing diapers, to helping with school…
Read MoreHas Your Car Seat Expired – and Other Car Seat Safety Tips
Has your child’s car seat expired? We put our young children in car seats to keep them safe and to comply with state law. Missouri law, Section 307.182 RSMo., provides that: • Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat. • Children ages 4…
Read MoreWhat is a Statute of Limitations?
“Statute of Limitations” is a term used by courts to establish the deadline by which an lawsuit can be filed after the events at issue have occurred. The length of the statute of limitations differs between states and also differs between types of cases. It is set by state statute with the intent of promoting…
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