If someone accuses you of domestic violence, it could result in restrictions to your gun rights. Current federal legislation restricts you from owning a gun if convicted of domestic violence against a domestic partner, such as a spouse. Newly proposed legislation...
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Can you turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint in South Dakota?
Dealing with the police could throw you off your schedule or stress you out at the worst possible time. You don't have the option of choosing when a police officer pulls you over for something they perceive as a traffic violation. You will have to pull your vehicle...
Amendment A and Initiated Measure 26 make the news again
If you reside in the state of South Dakota, you have likely heard about Amendment A and Initiated Measure (IM) 26. Both measures revolve around the legalization of marijuana in the state. IM 26 centers on legalizing medical cannabis, while Amendment A proposes...
The suspended imposition of a sentence can help you bounce back
Drunk driving allegations can involve significant penalties. Even a first-time offense can mean the loss of your license, massive fines and even as much as a year in jail. Altogether too many driving while intoxicated (DWI) defendants make the inaccurate assumption...
What is rebuttable presumption?
When you were stopped and accused of driving while intoxicated, you thought that the case would resolve itself. You knew that you weren’t impaired, and you thought that the Breathalyzer test that said you were would be found to be faulty. So far, that hasn’t happened....
Can a domestic violence victim drop the charges against their alleged abuser?
A domestic violence charge means that you need to explore all the defense options that are possible for your case. While you’re doing this, you may wonder if you can convince the victim in the case to drop the charges. It might seem like that would be an easy way to...
A DUI can be a wakeup call
It's easy to indulge in unhealthy habits. For example, if you have had a tough year, you may excuse your regular drinking as a way to wind down -- something you deserve as a way to deal with the stress that you have been under. It is likely that you will continue...
Can I still drive to work after a DUI?
If you have a driver's license, you have a driving privilege, not an irrevocable right. Therefore, you are only able to continue driving as long as you do not pose a risk to others on the road. It's possible for people to have their driver's license revoked even if...
A criminal conviction could permanently limit your right to own a gun
If you've been charged with a crime, you may be eager to take what seems like a golden opportunity: A plea deal with probation instead of jail. Unfortunately, a plea deal's long-term consequences may be somewhat unexpected because most people don't realize that a plea...
25-year-old man arrested after fleeing across state lines
When a driver decides to flee from the police, they put themselves at a greater risk of being arrested and charged for criminal acts. In a case that began in Iowa but ended in South Dakota, a 25-year-old man allegedly fled in a stolen vehicle before crossing the state...