You may have heard the advice “drink responsibly.” That can be kind of unclear. What does it mean in specific terms? The idea has been defined as “not getting drunk and not letting alcohol control your life or your relationships.” A slightly different way to express...
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Month: January 2022
What does it mean to face a mandatory sentence?
If you are accused of a crime that has a mandatory sentence attached, it’s important that you understand what that means and how it influences your case. Mandatory sentences are set up in such a way that a judge has no choice but to impose the sentence on all people...
What is the age of consent in South Dakota?
Most sex crime allegations depend on issues of consent. One person claims to have said no while the other claims they said yes, or one person alleges to have had so much to drink that they were incapable of providing consent. The ability to consent is often a major...
How a criminal conviction can affect your employment
Facing criminal charges is among the most stressful things a person can experience. Simply being approached by law enforcement as a potential suspect can be traumatic enough, let alone when later being detained and charged. Criminal trials can go on for many months...