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...
SIOUX FALLS CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
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...
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...
Observations and questions are common during DUI stops
Getting pulled over by a police officer is typically a nerve-wracking experience. No matter the time of day or the reason, most people feel their heart speed up when they notice an officer trying to stop their car. For some, the situation may seem more intense if they...
The details about national (and South Dakota) prison exonerations
Wrongful convictions are an unfortunate, but common occurrence handed down by the United States justice system. While the mantra has always been “innocent until proven guilty,” for some parties, it felt like and resulted in the opposite –...
