Chemical experimentation is often part of someone's plans for their vacation. People may want to attend a music festival and have the full, psychedelic experience, or they may frequently use certain substances, like methamphetamine or marijuana, that they feel they...
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Month: January 2023
Evidence suppression may impact the outcome of your criminal case
You may think your case is done and dusted, given the prosecution’s evidence against you. However, it may not be the case. Not all evidence makes it to the courtroom. A judge can exclude some of the prosecution’s evidence from the trial, which can significantly affect...
The potential consequences of a South Dakota DUI conviction
If you are facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI), it’s important to understand that you have rights under the law. It’s also important to understand the potential consequences you’ll face in South Dakota if you lose your case and are convicted of...
Do witnesses always tell the truth to the police?
If you are facing criminal charges and the police tell you they have a witness, you would be right to worry. Witness accounts have helped secure prosections for many crimes. The problem is that people can place too much faith in them and forget that not all witnesses...
How do you get consent for sex?
Consent can be a key issue in many sex crime cases where the alleged victim and alleged attacker know each other. A court will make a judgment about whether or not the alleged victim gave their consent. If a court decides they did not give their consent, it will...