Violent Crimes

When a South Dakota prosecutor brings charges against someone for a violent offense, the assumption is that the person accused acted with the intention to harm another person. Intent is key in many kinds of violent criminal cases, such as situations leading to assault...

It's no secret that bar fights happen from time to time. But what happens when things get out of hand, and someone gets hurt? Can the person who threw the first punch be charged with aggravated assault? What constitutes an aggravated assault charge, and when might it...