He can apply for court-appointed counsel, yes. Often on a habeas, there is a conflict of interest with the same attorney/office who originally...

While it generally doesn't hurt to have multiple sets of eyes looking at a case, it could come at a significant cost if you decide to retain...

South Dakota Status Only Divorce

South Dakota doesn't have anything like that of which I'm aware. Even if it did, a judge is going to want to resolve any such collateral issues as...

Under South Dakota law, a judge cannot grant a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences unless both parties consent to that as the...

I believe Avvo community guidelines prohibit attorneys from soliciting clients in the forums. You can use the "Find a lawyer" option at the top of...

Attorneys are generally free to charge what they want to represent someone, with the only real restriction that the fee cannot be considered...

When police enter posted private property and gather evidence can it be held against me

It depends upon the circumstances. That said, if you were driving a vehicle on public roads with expired plates, he may not have needed to rely...

Whether this would constitute a significant change in circumstances such that a judge would modify the existing custody order is certainly...

Any peace officer in South Dakota can execute an arrest warrant for failure to appear for court. Whether they actively come looking for you to...

There is no limit to the number of times law enforcement can "raid" a house or given location. What matters is whether they have a valid search...