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...
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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...
Can you just buy marijuana in another state?
In South Dakota, you can’t buy recreational marijuana. You can purchase medical marijuana, which was recently passed. But recreational marijuana laws have not yet been passed, so it is unavailable for purchase to recreational users. That said, the number of states...
Drunk people can’t actually gauge their own impairment
Most drivers, even when they know that they’re heading out to have a drink at the bar or a restaurant, will still tell you that they don’t plan to drive under the influence. They simply don’t think they’re going to drink enough that it would become a problem. If they...
South Dakota’s per se limit leads to many drunk driving charges
There are multiple reasons why police officers might arrest someone in South Dakota for an impaired driving offense. Sometimes, a driver has done something obviously dangerous in traffic. Certain driving behaviors, like swerving or operating a vehicle at under the...
2 protective order mistakes that can hurt your case
Disagreements are inevitable in any relationship. However, if those disagreements spiral out of control, the court might intervene. Consequently, the aggressive party may be issued with a protective order. An order of protection simply restricts your interaction with...
I’ve been served with a protective order. What now?
Two is company and three is a crowd. But when arguments within the home escalate to the point of violence or threat of violence, the authorities might get involved. And one of the first steps the court will take in a domestic violence situation is to issue a...
How a protective order could affect child custody matters
Learning that someone is seeking a protective order can feel very insulting, and many people rush to defend themselves against allegations of aggressive behavior or stalking. Others believe that the allegations they face are a sure sign they should wash their hands of...
When is it a felony to possess Marijuana in South Dakota?
Marijuana laws across the country can be complex and due to their ever-changing nature, it can be difficult to keep up. If you’re found to be in possession of marijuana, it can still land you with criminal charges if you do not have a legitimate reason for having it...