Wrongful convictions are an unfortunate, but common occurrence handed down by the United States justice system. While the mantra has always been “innocent until proven guilty,” for some parties, it felt like and resulted in the opposite – “guilty until proven...
Sioux Falls Criminal Defense Blog
Are violent crime rates on the rise or on the decline?
Crime rates in the U.S. have experienced a significant shift over the past 30 years. Specifically, violent crime rates have faced varying changes over recent years. FBI statistics report a 49% national decrease in violent crime rates between 1993-2017. Domestic...
Did you know possession of THC edibles is still a felony in SD?
Did you know that possession of leaf marijuana is a misdemeanor, but possession of THC/CBD edibles is a felony in South Dakota? The Senate Judiciary committee struck down a bill designed to equalize these punishments in February 2019. Is this unusual in the current...


