College is a time when many young adults experience important firsts. They may fall in love for the first time, start working a job in the industry where they want a career or live independently without daily supervision from their parents. Unfortunately, many college...
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Delta 8 THC: What is it and is it legal in South Dakota?
Delta 8 THC is rising in popularity across the nation. If you enjoy consuming cannabis and are considering Delta 8 products, make sure you know what you are getting. It is also wise to ensure whatever cannabis derivatives or tinctures you purchase are legal in the...
Study drugs can lead to big problems for college students
When teens and young adults move onto campus, they may quickly find that schooling at the university level is much more intensive than in high school. They live, eat and party with their classmates. They also have a significant amount of homework to do each day. Study...
How can you respond to a protection order that impacts your life?
Protection orders exist to help people in vulnerable situations. Someone who has had to endure intimate partner violence, assault from a family member or stalking could petition the courts in South Dakota for a protective order. If granted, such an order can limit...
What’s next for legalized marijuana in South Dakota?
Last year, voters in South Dakota approved both medicinal marijuana and the use of recreational marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older. However, there are still legal battles unfolding and regulations to be developed before either of those measures become a...
Could your edibles result in a felony?
If you’re caught with marijuana edibles in South Dakota, the ramifications can be quite severe. While there are no penalties for one ounce or less, having more than two ounces is a felony. Not only does this mean that you could face up to $4,000 in fines, but you may...
Domestic violence can affect child custody rights in South Dakota
South Dakota, like most states, has a tough stance on domestic violence and abusive parents. Whenever custody matters are involved, the goal of the child custody ruling is always to act in the child’s best interest. And this usually involves providing a safe and...
What is the per se limit for alcohol in your body when driving?
When police officers initiate a traffic stop for suspected drunk driving, the behavior of the driver could be what gives them probable cause. Someone swerving over the center line in the road, erratically breaking for no perceivable reason or responding strangely to...
A grower’s guide under Amendment A in South Dakota
South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A is still being considered by the state Supreme Court. This amendment has been called the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, as it would effectively legalize marijuana for recreational and medicinal use in South Dakota. So, if...
Can the police use DUI checkpoints in South Dakota?
DUI checkpoints have proven to be effective. They essentially allow police to talk to every driver coming down the road and, if needed, give them breath tests or field sobriety tests to see if they’re impaired. Not every driver gets tested, but the police do make some...