Drug charges can threaten your future, especially if you’re charged for trafficking or intent to distribute. Often, when the prosecutors have evidence against you, the situation may seem hopeless -- but that's not necessarily the case. A valid part of any defense...
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Do you have a duty to retreat before acting to defend yourself?
Unless you have attended self-defense training, it is hard to predict how you will react when facing a threat. When someone brandishes a weapon, hits you or verbally threatens you, you may freeze. Some people's first response is to try to leave the situation, while...
DUI fatality: Can drunk driving become a homicide?
Drunk driving can have serious repercussions, especially when it results in death. Depending on the circumstances, DUI can sometimes lead to homicide charges. In South Dakota, a drunk driver who causes death to another person faces Class 3 felony charges. If...
Can you transport legal drugs over state lines?
Those who are accused of drug trafficking or intent to distribute are sometimes caught while moving illegal drugs over state lines or across the country. It’s very clear that something like this is prohibited, and it can lead to more serious ramifications than simple...
What is constructive possession?
If the police find someone else’s drugs in your house or vehicle, you might think all you have to do is tell them they are not your drugs. Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Firstly, the police might not believe you when they say they are not your drugs....
Restrictions to gun rights in South Dakota
In some ways, South Dakota has very loose gun laws. For instance, you don’t need to have a permit in order to buy a gun from another person. You also don’t have to go through a background check or even register the firearm. Other states will require all of this for...
Can you share prescription drugs (without going to jail)?
Many people in the United States use prescription drugs every day. Many more will take them for a short time, such as those who take narcotics and other painkillers after having surgery. In either one of these situations, you may find yourself wondering if you can...
What are probable cause and reasonable suspicion?
Being stopped by police for any reason is stressful. One of the essential things to pay attention to is why they stopped you. Police officers can’t stop a vehicle unless they have a reason. They must meet the standard of reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic...
How long should you wait to drive safely after drinking alcohol?
You don’t want to harm anyone and don’t want to face DUI charges, so you decide to wait it out after having a few drinks. Do you know how long it will take for the alcohol to leave your system? A scientific approach to waiting out your alcohol consumption will yield...
Don’t let happy hour turn into your first DUI
Happy hour is a great way to let loose after a long day of work, but it can also lead to disaster if you're not careful. Drinking and driving is never a good idea and can easily lead to a DUI. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while enjoying those drinks...