Sioux Falls police are currently seeking to prosecute protesters who may have been involved in unrest on the night of May 31 at the Empire Mall, amid a nationwide uprising in response to the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd just days earlier. A crowd of...
SIOUX FALLS CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
Do I have to consent to a car search?
If the police pull you over for a traffic violation and request your consent to search your vehicle, your first reaction may be anger—or panic. Either response is understandable. However, it’s vital to know what your rights are in this scenario, especially if there is...
South Dakota tops list of “Worst States for DUI”
Americans love lists. We have all seen lists of the best cities to live in, worst cities to live in; lists of the most dangerous jobs; best and worst cars; and so on. Sometimes, topping a list is cause for celebration and other times, sitting atop a list can be...
How to beat an unfair DUI charge
After a night of drinks, you follow the same routine. You allow yourself some fun with your friends, but responsibly cut yourself off hours before you drive home from the function. Unfortunately, this method that has worked time and time again has failed and you’ve...
How COVID-19 Is Affecting The Justice System In South Dakota
recognizes the anxiety that is being felt in South Dakota and across the country related to COVID-19. remains open, so we can continue working diligently on your case. All clients are encouraged to contact the...
The portable breath test says you are drunk, so that’s it. Right?
Perhaps you stopped on the way home after work and had a cocktail with your colleagues. You didn't think you would have a problem getting home safely because you didn't feel impaired. You got into your car and set out for home.Then, the worst happened. You saw...
Yes, it is possible to get a protective order dismissed
Protective orders, often called restraining orders, exist to protect victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, anymore, people do not always seek protective orders for the right reasons. This results in some South Dakota residents having protective orders put into...
A DUI conviction can derail your college career
If you expected your college years would bring you a host of new experiences, likely you have not felt disappointed so far. You have probably met people from different cultures, studied ideas you hadn't considered and discovered things you never knew about yourself....
Understanding your Miranda rights
From the moment you encounter the police, your rights are at risk. This is not because a police officer is behaving unethically. Often the violation of someone's rights occurs when police act hastily or are overwhelmed with circumstances related to a crime. This is...
Field sobriety tests are optional for good reason
As you drove home after having a couple of drinks with friends, you saw flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror. You may have wondered what you did to draw the attention of the police officer as you pulled over.After asking the officer what you did, he or...
