Nothing can ruin an enjoyable evening out like seeing the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror. When you see the flashing lights, you know you must pull over, but you may not be sure what to do to protect yourself against whatever comes...
What is an affirmative defense in a DUI case?
Drunk driving charges have the potential to change your life. An arrest can result in the loss of your license and other complications, and a conviction can result in a permanent mark on your criminal record. If you are facing DUI charges in South Dakota, you are...
Deferred adjudication on first offense in South Dakota
If you are facing legal problems in connection with criminal charges for the first time in your life, you might be feeling anxious, stressed and somewhat afraid. These are all normal reactions to being arrested and charged with a crime. You'll be glad to know that in...
Worried about your medical license after a DUI?
If you think back to your time in medical school and all of the years and effort you put into studying and learning and preparing for a career in medicine, there may have been multiple occasions where you wondered if you'd make it through. Earning a license to...
5 reasons teenagers drink alcohol underage
If you’re the parent of a juvenile who’s currently having legal problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed and in need of outside support. In particular, if police took your son or daughter into police custody for suspected drunk driving, the legal road ahead may be...
Drug crime charges after false positive
If a South Dakota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, it’s understandable that you might have anxiety or feel nervous. It’s always best to remain as calm as possible and to pay close attention to everything that is said and done as the events unfold. If...
Is your teen facing a minor in possession charge?
Every year in South Dakota, without fail, teenagers find themselves in positions where alcohol and drugs are readily available to them. Whether attending parties or hanging out with friends, drinking and doing drugs is a temptation, and many find themselves giving in...
South Dakota DUI laws Q and A
Alcohol-related auto collisions happen all too often in South Dakota. Sadly, many of these collisions result in fatalities. As a way to deter people from driving under the influence, the state has made this a serious criminal offense, and those convicted on DUI...
