It happens all the time at sports bars, busy restaurants and social gatherings. People who have had too much to drink get into an animated conversation, and that conversation quickly turns into an argument. Pretty soon, one of the two announces that they want to go...
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What is the next morning DUI?
Many DUI arrests are made in the early morning hours, such as at 2 A.M. Though this is technically the morning, many people simply think of it as a continuation of the night. They went out at 10 the night before with their friends, they left the bar at 2 A.M., and...
Did the “war on drugs” work?
Before President Nixon was impeached, he declared that the United States would be fighting a war on drugs. Much of the public supported this and hoped that it would be successful. It has now been more than four decades, so there's quite a lot of data. Did the war on...
Can a police officer wait for you to leave the bar?
The police understand that people who are leaving a local bar have often been consuming alcohol. Therefore, it makes logical sense that officers may try to wait outside of the bar and then pull people over as they leave. After all, a lot of people drive to the bar and...
What makes a police officer think that you’re high?
You can face impaired driving charges if you drive while under the influence of marijuana. Being high while you drive is still considered a serious means of impairment, and DUIs are not only given out to those who are drunk behind the wheel. It is true that the...
The South Dakota Supreme weighs in on the Amendment A controversy
In 2020, South Dakota residents voted to approve the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use. If you have been following this issue, you know that Governor Kristi Noem fought to overturn this ruling by ratifying a lawsuit filed by two law...
3 times the police can search your home without your consent
When the police knock at your door, they will usually ask you to come inside. Once they have your permission, they will start casually looking around to see if they can find something that will provide them with a reason to keep searching. Knowing that you don't have...
3 school-related consequences for college students facing charges
When your teenager moves out and starts college, you want to start treating them like an adult. However, the truth is that their brain won't be done developing for many years still. They can still make the same kind of mistakes that a teenager would without realizing...
Illegal possession of a firearm in South Dakota
South Dakota has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the nation, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a “free for all” situation. You can still get into trouble for possessing a firearm in violation of the law. For example, it’s illegal to possess a firearm if you have a...
Can you share medical marijuana?
You have your medical marijuana card because you got a prescription from your doctor. This makes it legal for you to buy and use marijuana in a controlled fashion. As a college student, you’re used to living with roommates. Maybe you’re still in the dorms. Maybe you...