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...
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What constitutes an illegal police search?
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...
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...
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...
Eyewitnesses often get it wrong
Say that you're facing legal charges and there's an eyewitness who claims that they saw you at the scene of the crime. This is some of the main evidence against you, and it's the reason that you've been arrested. This person claims that you are guilty. This is very...
Can you let someone else borrow a gun?
You purchased all of your firearms legally and you know that you are allowed to take them to the range, to take them hunting, and other things of this nature. But what happens if you invite someone else to go with you? Maybe you want to go target shooting and you're...
What should you expect from a criminal defense attorney?
If you have been arrested or are the subject of a criminal investigation, it’s important for you to have a strong defense in place as soon as possible. Most people will state that it’s helpful for you to at least speak with a criminal defense attorney, because they...
Is alcohol consumption a defense against assault charges?
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...