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The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws thousands of people from all over to South Dakota. The event is a social highlight for many regional motorcycle enthusiasts and is also an economic boon to the area, as restaurants and hotels see a surge in demand....
There are many different kinds of theft offenses that occur in South Dakota every year. There are certain forms of theft that are white-collar crimes, such as embezzlement and various types of fraud. Some people engage in theft from retail shops, also known as...
As the internet continues to become a bigger part of everyone’s lives, it’s important for people to understand how technology and the law intersect. It is true that tech laws tend to be rather behind the times, since technology itself evolves so quickly. But there are...
Motorcycle riders from all over the country come to Sturgis each year for one of the largest rallies in the nation. It is an exciting social event and often the center point of someone's summer vacation plans if they intend to participate. People network, meet up with...
Social attitudes about drug and alcohol use do not inherently align with legal restrictions. Especially when people travel, they need to acknowledge the possibility that local laws related to drug and alcohol possession and use might lead to their arrest. South Dakota...
In South Dakota, embezzlement, larceny, and theft are all classified broadly as property crimes. They differ in terms of their specific elements and contexts. Anyone who’s charged with any type of theft crime should ensure they understand the elements of the charge,...
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...
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 prosecutions for many crimes. The problem is that people can place too much faith in them and forget that not all witnesses...
If you visit family this Christmas, you might be worried about drinking and driving. You want to enjoy your time and share some alcoholic drinks. Yet you also know you’ll need to drive home at some point. Hence you may consider buying a personal breathalyzer so you...
A breath test can be administered by the police to see if someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit. For the majority of drivers, this legal limit is 0.08% BAC. Officers can sometimes use portable breath test devices or a Breathalyzer at the...