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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...
Summertime means more motorists out on the road. This increased level of traffic can also increase the risk of accidents. The good news is that there are ways you can protect yourself. By practicing safe driving you can help prevent accidents. Keep up with car...
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...
Car accidents happen every day, and the inevitable aftermath is dealing with insurance companies. When you call to file your claim, the company assigns an adjuster to handle your case. Adjusters notoriously put the interests of the company above yours, often resorting...
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...
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous, even if every precaution is present. Cars and other hazards are everywhere, putting chopper enthusiasts in constant danger. Thousands of motorcyclists die in accidents each year. Others get wounded beyond imagination. Operators should...
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...