If you are ever pulled over and charged with drinking and driving in South Dakota, you can expect to have to forfeit your license for somewhere between 30 days and a year. You may find yourself charged with the crime if you blow into a Breathalzyer and it shows your...
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When marijuana is legal in your state but not in many others
Marijuana laws in the United States tend to get more flexible and expansive every year. As of the beginning of 2017, such states as Colorado, California and Nevada allow recreational use. Medical use is okay in these states as well as in Montana and North Dakota....
Hygiene products may influence breath test results
Maybe you have heard the urban myth that you can beat a breathalyzer simply by sucking on a penny, which has been around since at least 1994, according to Snopes. Even though the myth is completely false, people still try it today. Many attempt to fool a breathalyzer...
What could affect the accuracy of a breath test?
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...
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...