Termination of parental rights is permanent. The only way to challenge it is to successfully appeal it within the time limit allotted by law. If...

To prove him guilty of that offense in a court of law, the burden remains proof beyond reasonable doubt. If the Department of Corrections seeks...

It is not uncommon that attorney's fees are higher than court costs. Court-appointed attorneys are required to keep track of their time, and the...

You should consider consulting with a landlord-tenant attorney, as South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 43-32-24 states as follows: Every lessor of...

Not really a legal question. Jail staff is always mindful about security and the possibility someone might hand the inmate some contraband or...

Your adult criminal record is a permanent record. The only cases that are automatically sealed in South Dakota are low-level (Class 2)...

You would be wise to consult with an attorney before pleading guilty. There may be something favorable in your case that could be leveraged to...

No, your charges are not defective. Law enforcement may arrest you on probable cause for any offense they deem appropriate, but it is the State's...

You might refer to the lending agreement with the bank, but if they were prohibited from repossessing your car simply because you took it out of...

You should re-post your question in the state where you intend to move so an attorney licensed there can better answer your question. Every state...