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Sex crimes are some of the most serious and complex criminal offenses in South Dakota. A conviction for a sex crime can result in significant penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, lifetime registration as a sex offender, limitations on where you can reside...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offense in South Dakota, and the penalties become increasingly severe for multiple offenses. In this article, we will take a closer look at DWI enhancements in South Dakota for DWI second, third, fourth, fifth, and...
Benefits of Having an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Represent You in a Jury Trial If you have been charged with a crime, it’s important to have a competent and experienced criminal defense lawyer representing you in court. Having an attorney who is familiar with...
The Importance of Understanding That Criminal Defense Attorneys Cannot Predict the Outcome of a Criminal Case or Jury Verdict When facing criminal charges, many individuals and their loved ones want to know what the outcome of the case will be. Unfortunately, criminal...
Why Rape Type Cases Can Be Challenging to Try: The Difficulties of Late Reporting, Young Victims, and the Bias Towards Believing the Alleged Victim Rape type cases can be some of the most difficult criminal cases to try. These cases often involve sensitive subject...
Automatic Restoration of Gun Rights in South Dakota after Certain Convictions As a criminal defense attorney in South Dakota, Sonny Walter is well-versed in the state’s laws regarding gun rights and the automatic restoration of those rights after certain convictions....
Suspended Imposition of Sentence, Pardons, and Expungements are three distinct legal concepts related to criminal records in the United States. Understanding the differences between these terms can be crucial for those who have been charged with a crime and are...
New Self-Defense Stand Your Ground Laws in South Dakota Self-defense is a legal defense used to justify the use of force in response to a perceived threat of violence. In recent years, many states have enacted laws known as “stand your ground” laws that expand the...
Criminal Jury Trial Procedure in South Dakota A criminal jury trial is a legal process in which a jury of citizens decides the guilt or innocence of a defendant charged with a crime. In South Dakota, criminal jury trials follow a specific procedure to ensure that the...
Federal Charges of Conspiracy to Possess or Distribute Controlled Substances Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to commit a criminal act. Under federal law, individuals who conspire to possess or distribute controlled substances can be charged...