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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...
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...
Contrary to what some people believe, police officers can’t stop you without having a valid reason. Instead, they need to see something that leads them to believe that there’s something amiss. In the case of initiating a drunk driving stop, there are often signs that...
If a police officer accuses you of driving under the influence (DUI), there will be multiple penalties that you could potentially face. Jail time and fines are among the most common consequences for DUI charges in South Dakota. However, there are also secondary...
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays in The United States. Green beer flows all day long, starting in the early morning, and the celebrations continue long into the night. Between all of the parties and festivities, it’s easy to overindulge in...
After a long wait, the residents of South Dakota finally have access to medical marijuana. Since 2020, patients who meet the medical criteria can obtain a card that allows them to legally purchase and consume the drug. That being the case, does a medical marijuana...
You don't have the right to share all of your explicit videos and photos, even if you took them yourself. Mobile phones and internet connectivity have made it easier than ever for people to connect with one another, and some of what people share can later cause...
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...