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...
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The South Dakota Supreme weighs in on the Amendment A controversy
In 2020, South Dakota residents voted to approve the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use. If you have been following this issue, you know that Governor Kristi Noem fought to overturn this ruling by ratifying a lawsuit filed by two law...
3 times the police can search your home without your consent
When the police knock at your door, they will usually ask you to come inside. Once they have your permission, they will start casually looking around to see if they can find something that will provide them with a reason to keep searching. Knowing that you don't have...
3 school-related consequences for college students facing charges
When your teenager moves out and starts college, you want to start treating them like an adult. However, the truth is that their brain won't be done developing for many years still. They can still make the same kind of mistakes that a teenager would without realizing...
Illegal possession of a firearm in South Dakota
South Dakota has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the nation, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a “free for all” situation. You can still get into trouble for possessing a firearm in violation of the law. For example, it’s illegal to possess a firearm if you have a...
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,...
What to do when happy hour turns sour
There are dozens of articles online discussing the benefits of happy hour. Happy hour, usually an hour or longer during the day when alcoholic drinks are served at reduced rates at bars and restaurants, is a good way to build customer satisfaction. Employers might...
3 possible license consequences of a DUI conviction
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Dakota comes with numerous possible penalties. If you could face jail time or probation, along with steep fines, if the state convicts you. You might also find yourself facing licensing consequences after an...
Mistakes to avoid when facing domestic violence charges
Most states, including South Dakota, take domestic violence allegations extremely seriously. Most calls in which domestic violence is suspected usually end in arrest. While strict domestic violence laws are meant to protect victims, they can also be misapplied. Anyone...