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In South Dakota, when a minor is found in possession of alcohol or drugs, they may face a “minor in possession” charge. Also referred to as MIP laws, these outline what happens if minors are found in this situation. Learning more about MIP laws and the potential...
No one is happy about being pulled over in their car by a police officer or being stopped on the street. However, it’s always wise to be careful about what you say to them. You could find yourself facing charges that have nothing to do with the alleged offense they...
Drinking alcohol socially is fine. However, if your alcohol consumption gets out of hand, will you notice? The fact is, drinking too much can cause serious and life-altering problems. It may even result in one or multiple DUI charges. It’s important to learn the...
Today, social media is used by practically everyone. The internet has evolved communication to limitless degrees, bridging the gap between communication and distance. You’ll no longer have to wait long, for example, to hear back from an overseas friend. You may have...
You may have been pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). You provided the attending officer with all your information and have even been pleasant. The officer finally asked you to step out of the car and perform a field sobriety test. ...
When people generally think about drunk driving charges, they imagine that they are driving down the road at night when the police pull them over and discover that they're intoxicated. As long as they aren't driving, they assume that they can't get a DUI. This is...
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...
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...
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...
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...