Like many states, South Dakota does finally allow people to use medical marijuana if they have the proper prescription from a doctor and have their medical marijuana card. However, recreational use of marijuana is still strictly illegal. This has been a very...
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Year: 2021
Yes, you can get charged for someone else’s drugs
You’ve probably heard stories about young Americans rotting away in a foreign jail after the police found drugs in their suitcase or rental car that they swear they knew nothing about. It can happen. People sometimes use others to transport drugs for them unknowingly....
3 DUI myths
While every state has laws prohibiting drunk driving, each is slightly different. The differences range from the terminology used to the penalties applicable if convicted. In South Dakota, the term for drunk driving is driving under the influence (DUI). Here are some...
When can police search your car without your permission?
If a police officer pulls you over and asks if they can search your car, you might not know what to say. Do you have to say yes? Are they asking simply to be polite, but will search your car regardless of what you say? In these situations, it’s important to remain...