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In addition to smoking or vaping cannabis, using THC edibles can also cause you problems when you get behind the wheel in South Dakota. Recreational cannabis use is illegal in the state, and you could find yourself facing a DUI charge if you are passing through the...
South Dakota classifies shoplifting charges based on the value of the items stolen. Most lesser-value shoplifting cases lead to petty theft charges. Even if you were arrested with the items in your possession, you may still have a defense against the charges. There...
Motorcycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as any other motorist, and that includes adhering to regulations around impaired driving. In some cases, it may even be easier for a police officer to tell that a motorcyclist has been drinking by their riding...
In South Dakota, drivers face a DUI conviction when they have a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For underage drinkers, that level drops to .02, and commercial drivers have a limit of .04. The penalties for DUI offenders are severe and can impact your personal...
In South Dakota, it is illegal for anyone under age 21 to possess or consume alcohol. Young adults leaving home for the first time to attend college often push boundaries, including drinking excessively, as they explore their independence while living on campus. With...
If you run a liquor store, it is important that you pay attention to every customer's age when you make a sale. Selling alcohol to an underage person can not only affect your liquor license, but it can also land you with hefty fines and jail time. Refusing business...
Most parents hope their college-age kids do not get in trouble with the law. However, alcohol and lack of supervision can sometimes lead to criminal mischief. Trouble with the law can have consequences for your child's school career. 1. Expulsion from school Most...
Domestic violence is still a problem in modern society. Stamping out such destructive behavior requires recognizing it when we see it. We are sometimes unaware it is happening because abuse takes many forms. Recognition improves when we understand the types of...
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...
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...