If a law officer pulls you over on the suspicion of drunk driving, you may be facing a breathalyzer test. The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream can be measured when you breathe into this small device. While this test can help officers determine your blood alcohol...
Year: 2016
The dangers of mixing alcohol and prescription drugs
Most people know that drinking and driving is dangerous. Perhaps you never have more than one drink if you need to drive home at the end of the night. What you may not know is that prescription drugs can make this situation dangerous regardless of how much you drink....
What does ‘implied consent’ mean for South Dakota DUIs?
If South Dakota police pull you over because they suspect you're driving under the influence, you can usually expect a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer. If you fail those tests, you might be taken to the station for a urine or blood test. But do you have to take...
Charged with a drug crime in the Black Hills? What now?
Facing drug charges in South Dakota can be stressful for anyone. Many tourists with a valid out-of-state medical marijuana prescription are stunned to learn that South Dakota law does not recognize that prescription as valid. In any situation -- whether the...
Sturgis police are aggressive during the motorcycle rally
Thousands of motorcyclists participate in the annual Sturgis rally each year. While the news media is comparing 2016 to last year in terms of attendance, it should be noted that 2015 marked the 75th anniversary of the popular event and drew record crowds. A strong...