Dealing with the police could throw you off your schedule or stress you out at the worst possible time. You don't have the option of choosing when a police officer pulls you over for something they perceive as a traffic violation. You will have to pull your vehicle...
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The suspended imposition of a sentence can help you bounce back
Drunk driving allegations can involve significant penalties. Even a first-time offense can mean the loss of your license, massive fines and even as much as a year in jail. Altogether too many driving while intoxicated (DWI) defendants make the inaccurate assumption...
What is rebuttable presumption?
When you were stopped and accused of driving while intoxicated, you thought that the case would resolve itself. You knew that you weren’t impaired, and you thought that the Breathalyzer test that said you were would be found to be faulty. So far, that hasn’t happened....
A DUI can be a wakeup call
It's easy to indulge in unhealthy habits. For example, if you have had a tough year, you may excuse your regular drinking as a way to wind down -- something you deserve as a way to deal with the stress that you have been under. It is likely that you will continue...
Can I still drive to work after a DUI?
If you have a driver's license, you have a driving privilege, not an irrevocable right. Therefore, you are only able to continue driving as long as you do not pose a risk to others on the road. It's possible for people to have their driver's license revoked even if...
25-year-old man arrested after fleeing across state lines
When a driver decides to flee from the police, they put themselves at a greater risk of being arrested and charged for criminal acts. In a case that began in Iowa but ended in South Dakota, a 25-year-old man allegedly fled in a stolen vehicle before crossing the state...
How does South Dakota’s 24/7 Sobriety Program work?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common criminal offense. Not only is it a common criminal mistake to make, but it is also a mistake that people tend to make more than one time. Drunk driving charges have some of the highest recidivism rates, sometimes because...
Happy Hour drinks? Beware of a DUI
A lot of people enjoy Happy Hour. Co-workers might get off work to have a drink or two together, or college-aged students might meet up to drink to let off steam once they’re old enough. For the most part, Happy Hour is safe because the idea is that you have a drink,...
What are Miranda Rights and do they apply during a DUI stop?
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, how should you respond when the officer begins asking questions? You have heard about Miranda Rights, but what exactly are they? Do these “rights” always play a role in an arrest for...
5 things to do if you are suspected of DUI
There is no doubt that the best way to avoid a DUI conviction is not getting behind the wheel when you have consumed alcohol. Still, many people are pulled over under suspicion of drinking and driving for a variety of reasons. Officers must have probable cause to stop...