Two is company and three is a crowd. But when arguments within the home escalate to the point of violence or threat of violence, the authorities might get involved. And one of the first steps the court will take in a domestic violence situation is to issue a...
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How a protective order could affect child custody matters
Learning that someone is seeking a protective order can feel very insulting, and many people rush to defend themselves against allegations of aggressive behavior or stalking. Others believe that the allegations they face are a sure sign they should wash their hands of...
When is it a felony to possess Marijuana in South Dakota?
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...
How fast does blood alcohol concentration decline?
There are some cases where people will get pulled over for driving under the influence when they think they waited long enough that they should no longer be impaired. This isn’t a situation where they didn’t know they drank too much to drive. They were well aware, but...
Violating a protective order can be serious
Differences are inevitable in any relationship. However, when those differences escalate to the point of violence or a threat of violence, the court may impose a protective order against the alleged aggressive party. Basically, a protective order, as the name...
Can a pocket breathalyzer protect you from a DUI?
You enjoy the occasional night out with your friends – but you worry about accidentally imbibing too much and ending up with a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Could a pocket breath alcohol content (BAC) testing device save you from trouble? Maybe, but you...
What should you know about financial aid and criminal charges?
Criminal charges can impact a student's eligibility for federal financial aid, depending on the nature and severity of the charges. While not all criminal charges will necessarily affect federal financial aid, certain types of convictions can have a significant...
Can you challenge the outcome of field sobriety tests?
A police officer has likely already started gathering evidence by the time they pull you over if they suspect you are under the influence. They may have video footage of you driving in what they deem to be an unsafe manner. As soon as they approach your vehicle, they...
What if you are falsely accused of domestic violence?
Being accused of domestic violence comes with serious yet lasting consequences: an arrest, arraignment, order of protection, reputational damage and possible jail time if you are convicted. And since most domestic abuse claims generally involve intimate partners, they...
When can you be charged with drug conspiracy?
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...