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College parties, football games and annual homecoming festivities have one thing in common: plenty of alcohol to go around. Since most students enter college at 18 or 19, driving back to the dorm from these fun college events can end on a sour note if you get pulled...
The majority of people have heard the term “I’ll plead the Fifth”, or something similar. Often, this is used in a light-hearted context, but the origin of the statement is actually quite serious. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects all citizens from...
Many drivers readily acknowledge that they shouldn't get behind the wheel after drinking. Not only is it against the law in South Dakota to drive while chemically impaired, but it is also very unsafe. People concerned about avoiding criminal charges or a preventable...
If you’re not sure whether it’s legal to possess and use marijuana in South Dakota, it’s understandable. The issue has been complicated over the past few years. A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana won in 2020. The following year, however, a judge...
If you get pulled over and the officer suspects that you are impaired in South Dakota, they may ask you if you’ve had anything to drink today. If the reason for the traffic stop was that you were speeding, they may ask you if you know how fast you were driving. In...
The use of cannabis-infused edibles has become more common in recent years. These products can be used to facilitate a number of aims, from pain relief to relaxation. Yet, while they are generally “safe” to take in the privacy of one’s home, they pose certain risks if...
The vast majority of impaired driving charges relate to alcohol intoxication. Most people are somewhat familiar with drunk driving rules due to driver's education training and public awareness campaigns. People know that they can get arrested for being over the legal...
The law in South Dakota very clearly criminalizes interpersonal violence. It is unlawful and inappropriate for someone to make physical contact with another person without their consent or with the intent of causing harm. If state authorities hear about an...
Many people who use marijuana products will smoke the plant itself. But there’s another category of products known as edibles, which are meant to be consumed. They typically contain a form of distillate, which has the THC for the body to process after consumption....
A police officer knocks on your door, and you open it just slightly to talk to them. The officer tells you that they need you to open the door and let them come in and take a look around. Maybe they say that they just need to talk to you for a few minutes. The officer...