If you’re not sure whether it’s legal to possess and use marijuana in South Dakota, it’s understandable. The issue has been complicated over the past few years. A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana won in 2020. The following year, however, a judge...
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Abusing prescription drugs is as illegal as using banned drugs
People generally understand that the state can prosecute an individual for possessing, transferring or abusing a prohibited drug. The federal government and the state of South Dakota have made numerous substances illegal in all circumstances. Someone who gets caught...
What types of marijuana edibles are there?
For those who have not used them before, an edible is a type of marijuana product that a person consumes. They do not have to smoke it, as has traditionally been done with marijuana. They simply eat it and then the THC distillate within the edible makes its way to...
3 ways to worsen a drug charge
If you discover the police are about to arrest you on suspicion of a drug-related crime you might panic. If you do that, you might end up doing something you regret, that makes your situation worse than it already is. Here are some things you definitely do not want to...
Study drugs are an illegal solution to a temporary issue
Study drugs are prescription medications used improperly by individuals seeking to enhance their cognitive abilities, such as concentration, memory and alertness. These substances, which include stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, are legally prescribed for...
South Dakota HB 1025 would perpetuate a dangerous myth
There’s no question that fentanyl is a dangerous drug. Nor is there any doubt that fentanyl has made its way into nearly every community via the illegal drug trade. It’s often mixed with other drugs to provide an additional “punch.” However, HB 1025 would create a new...
How college party culture can propel drug crimes among students
College life is a dynamic experience filled with new academic challenges, social interactions and, unfortunately, potential pitfalls. One significant concern that many students face is the intersection of college party culture and the risk of involvement in drug...
What constitutes possession with intent in South Dakota?
When police officers find someone with prohibited drugs in their possession, an arrest will likely follow. The state can prosecute individuals for simply possessing certain substances. However, there are times when prosecutors will choose to file more serious criminal...
Do you know your Miranda rights?
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...
3 examples of constructive drug possession
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...