Domestic assault cases move quickly in Rapid City. You face strict arrest rules, no-contact orders and penalties that can escalate with repeat offenses. How Rapid City cases typically unfold Police must make an arrest when they have probable cause and the suspect is...
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3 times those accused of a violent crime can claim self-defense
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...
When does a bar fight turn into an aggravated assault charge?
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...

