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A police officer knocks on your door, and you open it just slightly to talk to them. The officer tells you that they need you to open the door and let them come in and take a look around. Maybe they say that they just need to talk to you for a few minutes. The officer...
Many people fastidiously avoid breaking the law. Most drivers have never had a confrontation with law enforcement professionals other than perhaps a traffic stop that resulted in a ticket. If a police officer pulls someone over due to suspicions of chemical...
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are commonly used by law enforcement to assess a driver's level of impairment due to alcohol or drugs. However, these tests are not foolproof and can be challenged effectively under certain circumstances. Here are some effective ways to...
Although many people rely on firearms as a source of personal protection, not all of them are practical for protection in pubic spaces. A pistol, as it’s referred to under South Dakota law, is a firearm that is compact enough for people to carry on a day-to-day basis,...
The summer months often see more people out on the roads than usual. College and high school students who have their driver's licenses do not have to attend classes and may spend the summer socializing. People with families often arrange for vacations during the...
People generally understand that the state can prosecute an individual for possessing, transferring or abusing a prohibited drug. The federal government and the state of South Dakota have made numerous substances illegal in all circumstances. Someone who gets caught...
College is a time of newfound independence, academic exploration and personal growth. But alongside the excitement comes a surge in risky behaviors, with drug and alcohol abuse placing students at a heightened vulnerability for crime. While not all college students...
For those who have not used them before, an edible is a type of marijuana product that a person consumes. They do not have to smoke it, as has traditionally been done with marijuana. They simply eat it and then the THC distillate within the edible makes its way to...
South Dakota police officers are often on the lookout for impaired drivers. Many enforcement efforts occur on an individual basis. Police officers perform chemical tests after crashes or when they pull someone over for driving poorly. However, some people get arrested...
If you discover the police are about to arrest you on suspicion of a drug-related crime you might panic. If you do that, you might end up doing something you regret, that makes your situation worse than it already is. Here are some things you definitely do not want to...