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...
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Once again, marijuana legalization will be on the ballot in November
Sioux Falls residents may remember that there have been two failed South Dakota ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Pro-legalization advocates will get a third chance this year thanks to a pair of initiatives. Medical marijuana initiative The first...
Report: Wide racial disparity in marijuana arrests
Protests against racial injustice and police brutality have occurred across the nation this summer, including here in Sioux Falls. We had an incident that started very peacefully but ended up with many individuals charged with serious crimes. Our marijuana laws may...
Do I have to consent to a car search?
If the police pull you over for a traffic violation and request your consent to search your vehicle, your first reaction may be anger—or panic. Either response is understandable. However, it’s vital to know what your rights are in this scenario, especially if there is...
Did you know possession of THC edibles is still a felony in SD?
Did you know that possession of leaf marijuana is a misdemeanor, but possession of THC/CBD edibles is a felony in South Dakota? The Senate Judiciary committee struck down a bill designed to equalize these punishments in February 2019. Is this unusual in the current...