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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...
If a police officer pulls you over and asks if they can search your car, you might not know what to say. Do you have to say yes? Are they asking simply to be polite, but will search your car regardless of what you say? In these situations, it’s important to remain...