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If you watch crime TV shows, you are probably familiar with the words "you have the right to remain silent." These words are part of a set of rights that police must read to a person when they arrest them. Origins of Miranda rights In 1966, the United States Supreme...
The use of marijuana for medical purposes is permitted in South Dakota. This happened in November 2020 when voters of the state passed Initiated Measure 26. The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program was launched as a result. And anyone who wants to use medical...
When a party gets a little too loud and the guests get a little out of control, it may not take long before the police come knocking on your door. What you do next can be critical. A lot of people don’t realize how strong their rights are when they’re inside their own...
Disagreements are inevitable in any relationship. However, if those disagreements spiral out of control, the court might intervene. Consequently, the aggressive party may be issued with a protective order. An order of protection simply restricts your interaction with...
Two is company and three is a crowd. But when arguments within the home escalate to the point of violence or threat of violence, the authorities might get involved. And one of the first steps the court will take in a domestic violence situation is to issue a...
Criminal charges can impact a student's eligibility for federal financial aid, depending on the nature and severity of the charges. While not all criminal charges will necessarily affect federal financial aid, certain types of convictions can have a significant...
There are many situations in which people lose their calm and end up engaging in inappropriate acts of physical aggression. Some of those reasons are legal, but many of the most common explanations for interpersonal violence can lead to criminal charges. The situation...
Many people assume that police officers always need a warrant if they conduct a search, seize property or arrest someone. While it’s true that officers need warrants in many cases, there are some in which they don’t. Understanding a bit about this can help people who...
Unless you have attended self-defense training, it is hard to predict how you will react when facing a threat. When someone brandishes a weapon, hits you or verbally threatens you, you may freeze. Some people's first response is to try to leave the situation, while...
In some ways, South Dakota has very loose gun laws. For instance, you don’t need to have a permit in order to buy a gun from another person. You also don’t have to go through a background check or even register the firearm. Other states will require all of this for...