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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...
If you’ve never been charged with a drug crime before, it can be difficult to understand how some people have been charged with a drug crime called constructive possession. Constructive drug possession essentially means that the person charged wasn’t in direct...
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in all American regions, and the penalties can be quite severe. If the authorities catch you trafficking drugs, you could face years in prison and a large fine. The specific consequences for drug trafficking in South Dakota depend...
The 21st-century American culture widely accepts marijuana, with some states making medical and recreational cannabis legal. Unfortunately, this widespread tolerance makes it easy to forget that weed remains unlawful in many regions, including South Dakota. Travelers...
In South Dakota, you can’t buy recreational marijuana. You can purchase medical marijuana, which was recently passed. But recreational marijuana laws have not yet been passed, so it is unavailable for purchase to recreational users. That said, the number of states...
Marijuana laws across the country can be complex and due to their ever-changing nature, it can be difficult to keep up. If you’re found to be in possession of marijuana, it can still land you with criminal charges if you do not have a legitimate reason for having it...
A drug conspiracy charge can be brought against anyone involved in a drug offense despite their level of involvement. This means that even low-level participants, such as couriers and lookouts, can be charged with drug conspiracy if they had knowledge of the drug...
Every election year brings new propositions to the citizens of a state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Currently, 27 states have fully legalized the recreational use of marijuana. However, South Dakota is not one of them. Measure 27 failed to pass by...
Drug charges can threaten your future, especially if you’re charged for trafficking or intent to distribute. Often, when the prosecutors have evidence against you, the situation may seem hopeless -- but that's not necessarily the case. A valid part of any defense...
Those who are accused of drug trafficking or intent to distribute are sometimes caught while moving illegal drugs over state lines or across the country. It’s very clear that something like this is prohibited, and it can lead to more serious ramifications than simple...