People commonly think impaired driving automatically has alcohol as the source of impairment. This isn’t the case. Impaired driving can be at the hands of someone who’s used drugs. These don’t even have to be illegal drugs. Over-the-counter medications, prescriptions,...
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If you’re innocent, why not talk to the police?
You’re minding your own business, when all of a sudden, a South Dakota police officer approaches you. They claim that you match the description of someone who has recently committed a criminal offense in the area. Of course, you know this is untrue, and you can prove...
Security camera footage can plan a role in your defense strategy
Evidence for a criminal case can come from many different places. Witnesses could describe an individual, helping police officers narrow their search. There could be forensic evidence, such as fingerprints or blood that helps the police or prosecutors identify a...
Drug distribution vs. trafficking: What’s the difference?
Distribution and trafficking are among the charges you might be facing following a drug bust. The two seem similar, but in the eyes of the law, these are different charges which carry varying sentences. It means that you can face both charges simultaneously. Here is...
Should you go double or nothing on your DUI?
The term “double or nothing” generally comes from gambling. For instance, a person may bet $100 on a single hand of a card game. Then they lose that hand, meaning they're supposed to pay $100. But then they may ask if they can go double or nothing. If they win the...
Eyewitnesses often get it wrong
Say that you're facing legal charges and there's an eyewitness who claims that they saw you at the scene of the crime. This is some of the main evidence against you, and it's the reason that you've been arrested. This person claims that you are guilty. This is very...
When drinks after work go wrong: Facing a DUI
Part of working in a corporate environment is fitting in with your colleagues. You’re expected to go to restaurants with clients and to come to the occasional party after work. Alcohol is just a normal part of doing business in many ways, so you don’t think that much...
Can you let someone else borrow a gun?
You purchased all of your firearms legally and you know that you are allowed to take them to the range, to take them hunting, and other things of this nature. But what happens if you invite someone else to go with you? Maybe you want to go target shooting and you're...
Can you avoid jail time if caught with too much marijuana?
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...
What should you expect from a criminal defense attorney?
If you have been arrested or are the subject of a criminal investigation, it’s important for you to have a strong defense in place as soon as possible. Most people will state that it’s helpful for you to at least speak with a criminal defense attorney, because they...