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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...
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...
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...
From the police officer's perspective, the point of a traffic stop for suspected DUI is to find enough evidence to arrest the driver. Everything they ask, say or order you to do is designed to put you in jail if at all possible. When you think about it that way, it...
A protective order or protection order in South Dakota is the same thing as what people refer to as a restraining order in other states. Someone who has experienced domestic violence, intimate abuse or stalking can ask the courts to grant them a protective order. This...
Imagine that you get arrested by the police, and you’re completely amazed. You had no idea that what you were doing was illegal, you never dreamed you would be arrested, and you wouldn’t have done it if you had known all of that in advance. To you, it seems that you...
When you have a blood test taken to test your blood for alcohol, you might think that there is little chance that the test could be wrong. In reality, it is possible for that test to be inaccurate, especially if the sample is not collected correctly. There are a few...
Your Miranda rights include two of the most valuable protections when in the custody of law enforcement agents. Your right to remain silent helps protect you from aggressive interrogation efforts. When you don't speak, you don't have to worry about falling victim to...
There is some debate about the criminalization of those who choose to put substances in their body. However, there is little disagreement that it is immoral to intoxicate someone without their consent. Drink spiking has become increasingly common in recent years,...
There has been a recent spate of crime in your area. Multiple burglaries and armed robberies have occurred in recent months, and you’re concerned for the safety of your family. You’ve decided to purchase a firearm just in case you ever need to protect yourself. The...