If a South Dakota police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they will pull you over and ask you questions. Their goal is to gather evidence to affirm their suspicions. You would obviously prefer to avoid arrest or criminal charges, so it's important to understand...
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Driving behaviors that may initiate a DUI stop
Contrary to what some people believe, police officers can’t stop you without having a valid reason. Instead, they need to see something that leads them to believe that there’s something amiss. In the case of initiating a drunk driving stop, there are often signs that...
2 ways that a South Dakota DUI affects your driving privileges
If a police officer accuses you of driving under the influence (DUI), there will be multiple penalties that you could potentially face. Jail time and fines are among the most common consequences for DUI charges in South Dakota. However, there are also secondary...
How to avoid a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays in The United States. Green beer flows all day long, starting in the early morning, and the celebrations continue long into the night. Between all of the parties and festivities, it’s easy to overindulge in...
Does a medical marijuana card defeat a DUI?
After a long wait, the residents of South Dakota finally have access to medical marijuana. Since 2020, patients who meet the medical criteria can obtain a card that allows them to legally purchase and consume the drug. That being the case, does a medical marijuana...
Sharing explicit images or videos could be a crime
You don't have the right to share all of your explicit videos and photos, even if you took them yourself. Mobile phones and internet connectivity have made it easier than ever for people to connect with one another, and some of what people share can later cause...
What does drinking responsibly actually entail?
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...
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...