From the windy plains of the Missouri River Valley to the winding roads of the Black Hills National Forest, motorcyclists visiting for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have plenty to enjoy on two wheels. However, there are many more things that could enhance or detract...
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Caught in South Dakota with THC oil?
In most South Dakota counties, you're probably going to be facing a felony controlled substance charge ... the same charge as if you were busted for harder drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, MDMA, unauthorized oxycodone or psilocybin mushrooms. That trip...
Can a DUI affect job prospects in South Dakota?
Impaired driving is a serious issue that affects many people throughout the state of South Dakota. The state's Department of Public Safety reports that 28 people die every day as a result of drunk driving crashes in the United States. There are many penalties on...
DUI offenses that can jeopardize your CDL
When commercial drivers face a criminal charge, the first thing they want to know is whether they will lose their license. Under state and federal law, CDL holders operate under tougher restrictions than ordinary drivers. If you are charged with an offense that...
3 ways to use breathalyzer test results in your DUI defense
If you are dealing with a DUI charge in Spearfish, you might not realize the different strategies you can use to strengthen your defense. Whether you plan to plead your innocence or hope for the prosecutor to offer a plea deal, it is best for you to consider all...
How drug courts help combat meth addiction
If you count yourself among the many people across South Dakota currently grappling with an addiction to methamphetamine, you may have a firm understanding of just how tough this addiction can be to beat. Unfortunately, many prisons across the state and nation are...
3 steps to help your criminal defense case
Facing criminal charges in South Dakota may seem like an uphill battle, but that does not mean you are helpless in your situation. Just as there are things you can do that would make your case worse, there are also things you can do that would help your case. Try...
Factors that can impact Breathalyzer accuracy
If you find yourself traveling through Sturgis or another part of South Dakota and a law enforcement officer pulls you over and believes you are driving while intoxicated, he or she will likely ask you to take a breath test with a device known as a...
2 defense options for a marijuana possession charge
With jurisdictions around the country taking steps to legalize the use of medicinal and recreational marijuana, you may feel there is nothing wrong if you use a little of the substance here and there. Though you may be a supporter of legalization, it is still a crime...
Is it possible to have my DUI charge dismissed?
If you are facing criminal charges in the Spearfish area for a DUI, you may find yourself wondering if there is some way for you to beat them. You may not believe you deserve those charges and are beating yourself up about the circumstances that led to this...