The cost of living has increased significantly over the past year. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the price of a home-cooked meal is now almost 2% more expensive than it was just one year ago. If you want to eat in a restaurant, you can...
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Year: 2021
What to know about being stopped for DUI in South Dakota
Every state in America has drunk driving laws, yet the specifics widely differ in each. Rules about blood alcohol levels, for instance, vary greatly. Knowing the laws that apply to South Dakota can be helpful for resident drivers. Having such information can make a...
There are important things to do after a motorcycle accident
If you love motorcycles, you know there are few pleasures greater than sailing unfettered through the countryside on a clear day, apart from following a smoky headlight along a dark highway beneath a starry sky. Many bikers would argue our state, with the Sturgis...
When do officers have to advise you of your legal rights?
If officers suspect you have committed some type of crime, there is a good chance they want to talk to you. To arrange a meeting, they may either put you in handcuffs or ask you to come to the police station for an interview. You may have seen television cop shows...
Your auto accident injury, medical attention and damages to claim
No one expects to be the victim of a vehicle crash, but accidents do happen. You could even receive a severe injury as the result of a minor collision. If the unexpected occurs and you sustain injuries in a car accident, what kind of damages could you claim? On the...
What is the difference between robbery, theft and burglary?
Stealing items from a place or person is a crime categorized in many different ways. Depending on the circumstances behind the theft, a person accused of stealing may face one or more of several types of charges. Robbery, theft and burglary are all different...
Avoid these three mistakes if stopped by the police
Traffic stops happen. Maybe you were driving too fast, missed a stop sign, or changed lanes without signaling. Whatever the reason for the stop, it is important to act wisely so it does not escalate and result in additional criminal charges. Mistake #1: Not stopping....
How signing a blanket medical authorization may harm you
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in a motorcycle crash on one of South Dakota's scenic highways, you may be facing mounting medical bills you cannot pay. In exchange for quickly processing your insurance claim, an adjuster may ask you to execute a blanket...
How legal drugs in other states can lead to felony charges
In the United States, federal and state laws are not always the same. Similarly, states can also have various laws between them. For a perfect example of this, consider how some recreational drugs, like marijuana and other cannabis extracts, are legal in many places,...
How to respond when your teenager gets into a car accident
As a parent, you're bound to experience a range of intense emotions when you learn of a vehicle collision involving your teenager, even if it’s only a minor fender bender. When your kid calls to inform you of an accident, remember that your own reactions influence...