In South Dakota, all citizens are expected to adhere to both state and federal laws. This included police officers. While police officers have a difficult job in enforcing the law, they are not allowed to act inappropriately in the course of their duties. This is...
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Year: 2022
Fabricated evidence should not be used against you
If you’ve been arrested and later charged with a criminal offense, this means the prosecution has some evidence against you. Some might think this makes the case a slam dunk, but that simply isn’t true. There is a reason why trials take place. This allows the jury to...
When does defense become an act of violence?
You may know that a good defense to accusations of domestic violence or assault is to show that you were the victim and had to defend yourself. That being said, there is a point at which your defense will be considered violence or assault, too, if you go too far. The...
Drug possession defenses to consider in South Dakota
If the police arrest you for having illegal drugs in your possession, having a sound criminal defense should be your priority. If law enforcement officers didn’t follow the law or protect your rights before, during or after your arrest, it may be possible to challenge...
What is the importance of the per se limit?
The per se limit for alcohol consumption is the limit at which all people are considered too impaired to drive. This limit was put into place to make sure that those who are impaired can be removed from the roads and arrested for drunk driving. The per se limit is the...
Protect yourself and your rights if this isn’t your first offense
Driving while impaired in South Dakota can quickly lead to you having problems with the law. If this is a recurrent issue, now may be a good time to consider alternative penalties and options such as substance use disorder treatment. Sometimes, opting into treatment...
Potential penalties for getting a DUI on a motorcycle
You likely look forward to hitting the open road if you ride a motorcycle, especially as the weather gets warmer. While there’s plenty of beautiful landscape to enjoy as you ride through South Dakota, there’s also something to remember – if you choose to drink and...
Drugged driving can be just as serious as drunk driving
People commonly think impaired driving automatically has alcohol as the source of impairment. This isn’t the case. Impaired driving can be at the hands of someone who’s used drugs. These don’t even have to be illegal drugs. Over-the-counter medications, prescriptions,...
If you’re innocent, why not talk to the police?
You’re minding your own business, when all of a sudden, a South Dakota police officer approaches you. They claim that you match the description of someone who has recently committed a criminal offense in the area. Of course, you know this is untrue, and you can prove...
Security camera footage can plan a role in your defense strategy
Evidence for a criminal case can come from many different places. Witnesses could describe an individual, helping police officers narrow their search. There could be forensic evidence, such as fingerprints or blood that helps the police or prosecutors identify a...