In some states, there are multiple kinds of charges that prosecutors can file related to intoxication while driving. Certain states have separate charges for drugged driving as opposed to those driving while under the influence of alcohol, for example. But in South...
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3 examples of constructive drug possession
If you’ve never been charged with a drug crime before, it can be difficult to understand how some people have been charged with a drug crime called constructive possession. Constructive drug possession essentially means that the person charged wasn’t in direct...
2 times a South Dakota DUI can derail someone’s career
Criminal charges can result in very serious consequences for someone's career, not the least of which could be the loss of their job. Compared to many other types of criminal activity, driving under the influence (DUI) infractions may not seem that severe, especially...
Who qualifies for the suspended imposition of a DUI sentence?
The criminal courts in South Dakota oversee quite a few driving under the influence (DUI) cases on any given day. Judges hand down sentences based on the circumstances of the incident that led to someone's arrest and also the record of the motorist accused of...
How a DUI may impact your job
Facing charges of DUI is serious. However, if you are convicted, it can definitely impact your life. South Dakota has serious laws in place related to driving under the influence. If you are convicted, you have a lot to deal with, including the impact on your job. ...
A brief primer on South Dakota drug trafficking charges
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in all American regions, and the penalties can be quite severe. If the authorities catch you trafficking drugs, you could face years in prison and a large fine. The specific consequences for drug trafficking in South Dakota depend...
What to do when you are charged with domestic violence
A domestic violence charge can affect your life significantly. An intimate partner may accuse you of any form of this offense, be it physical, sexual, economic, emotional, and so on. Domestic violence is a sensitive matter – you can potentially face severe...
Anticipate sobriety checkpoints across South Dakota this summer
Some people drink daily, and so local police departments are on the watch for impaired drivers all the time. Still, there are some times when particularly intensive enforcement efforts are made. Police officers are often more watchful for signs of impairment late at...
Be careful when traveling through South Dakota with drugs
The 21st-century American culture widely accepts marijuana, with some states making medical and recreational cannabis legal. Unfortunately, this widespread tolerance makes it easy to forget that weed remains unlawful in many regions, including South Dakota. Travelers...
How to respond when the police knock on your door
When a party gets a little too loud and the guests get a little out of control, it may not take long before the police come knocking on your door. What you do next can be critical. A lot of people don’t realize how strong their rights are when they’re inside their own...