As the country’s general attitude toward people using marijuana changes, more states are passing medical and recreational marijuana laws. The strike down of Amendment A was a great disappointment for many South Dakotans who voted to legalize recreational use, although...
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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...
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...
Rookie edible mistakes that can leave you with criminal charges
There’s been a dramatic shift in social attitudes toward cannabis use, whether it’s being used medically or recreationally. Edibles, in particular, have become popular among users who want to be able to discreetly use the drug without anybody noticing. Unfortunately,...
Study drugs can lead to big problems for college students
When teens and young adults move onto campus, they may quickly find that schooling at the university level is much more intensive than in high school. They live, eat and party with their classmates. They also have a significant amount of homework to do each day. Study...
What’s next for legalized marijuana in South Dakota?
Last year, voters in South Dakota approved both medicinal marijuana and the use of recreational marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older. However, there are still legal battles unfolding and regulations to be developed before either of those measures become a...
Could your edibles result in a felony?
If you’re caught with marijuana edibles in South Dakota, the ramifications can be quite severe. While there are no penalties for one ounce or less, having more than two ounces is a felony. Not only does this mean that you could face up to $4,000 in fines, but you may...
A grower’s guide under Amendment A in South Dakota
South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A is still being considered by the state Supreme Court. This amendment has been called the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, as it would effectively legalize marijuana for recreational and medicinal use in South Dakota. So, if...
Understanding South Dakota’s marijuana laws
South Dakota has been slow to adjust to changing medical and cultural attitudes about marijuana. Even while states across the country started legalizing the drug, the state maintained its prohibition. Following the 2020 election, that changed. Amendment A passed by a...
South Dakota, other states, decriminalize some drugs, legalize others
If you have ever been caught with drugs, then you may be interested in how this year’s election has affected drug laws in South Dakota and other states since the changes in other states will potentially influence your own in the future. 2020 has been a year of drug...