Protecting Your Rights. Defending Your Freedom.
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...
Being charged with the possession of drugs in South Dakota is a serious situation. If convicted, you face life-changing consequences. While this is true, there are several possible defenses to these charges. Knowing what these are can help you have your charges...
In South Dakota, you are prohibited from transporting any open alcoholic beverages within your vehicle. You can transport alcohol in closed containers, but to be safe, placing them in your trunk is a good idea. Having an open container in your vehicle is a class 2...
A number of states, including South Dakota, have laws that protect people from drug-related criminal charges if they seek emergency medical help for someone who’s overdosing – including themselves. These “Good Samaritan” laws are intended to reduce the number of...
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. ...
Any time you’re driving, it’s expected that you are not impaired by any drugs or alcohol. You need to follow the traffic laws and should not make errors linked with impairment. Most people think that if they don’t drink alcohol before driving that they won’t face a...
A DUI arrest and conviction is inconveniencing to say the least. It will result in your spending a lot of time in court appearances and money on legal fees. A DUI arrest and conviction can also hurt your relationship with friends and family. A DUI arrest and...
Many people are accused of sex crimes when the other individual simply says that they never gave their consent for the activities to occur. Maybe they were never asked, maybe they were under the influence of drugs and alcohol, or maybe they specifically refused to...