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Experienced South Dakota Cocaine Charges Lawyer

Last updated on May 23, 2025

Cocaine charges in South Dakota carry severe consequences that can permanently alter your life trajectory. State prosecutors aggressively pursue convictions in drug cases, often seeking maximum penalties, including substantial prison time and hefty fines.

At Kinney Law, pc, our criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing cocaine-related charges throughout the Black Hills region. With convenient office locations in Spearfish, Rapid City and Sturgis, we provide accessible and strategic defense services tailored to the specific circumstances of your case.

Understanding Cocaine Charges In South Dakota

South Dakota laws severely punish cocaine offenses, classifying most charges as felonies with significant penalties. The specific charges you may face depend on various factors, including the quantity of cocaine allegedly involved and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Common cocaine offenses in South Dakota include:

  • Simple possession (SDCL 22-42-5), which can be charged as a Class 4 felony
  • Possession with intent to distribute, typically charged as a Class 3 or Class 2 felony
  • Distribution or trafficking, often resulting in Class 3 felony charges or higher
  • Manufacturing or processing cocaine, charged as a Class 3 felony or higher
  • Conspiracy to commit cocaine-related offenses
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia under SDCL 22-42A
  • South Dakota’s unique “ingestion” charge for having cocaine in your system

Each of these charges carries potential prison sentences ranging from 5 years to decades of incarceration, along with substantial fines and a permanent criminal record. The severity increases with prior convictions, proximity to schools or parks, involvement of minors or possession of firearms.

Our defense lawyers carefully analyze every aspect of your case to identify the most effective defense strategies. We scrutinize the evidence against you, looking for constitutional violations in how the evidence was obtained, breaks in the chain of custody or flaws in laboratory testing procedures.

Contact Our Black Hills Region Cocaine Defense Attorneys

If you face cocaine charges in Spearfish, Rapid City, Sturgis or anywhere in the Black Hills region, contact Kinney Law, pc, immediately. Call our office at 605-642-2147 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule a confidential consultation about your case and defense options.