When a signature is notarized, the notary is affirming, at a minimum, that the signature is authentic (belongs to the person who signed it). The...

What reason can a cop search car and people in the car?

The standard to search under what is called the automobile exception to the warrant requirement is probable cause - probable cause to believe there...

Mother left me in the care of my two grandsons for 5 days with no contact for 48 hours is that considered abandonment

I don't think there's a set time frame where it suddenly becomes abandonment. It has to more to do with intent and whether the parent did indeed...

Will I have to go to prison for felony 5 and felony 6 possession of a controlled substance in south Dakota ?

While not impossible, these are presumptive probation offenses. Meaning unless the judge finds aggravating factors such that you are a danger to...

What swear words would get you called out as a lawyer in court?

I'd say it's more about context than actual content. Many times, as an attorney, you are quoting the language already said by witnesses and...

How do I file an appeal for a person incarsarated awaiting sentencing for a conviction by Jury for a crime they didnt commit and

This person needs to seek post-conviction relief from and through an attorney - likely a direct appeal for any claim that they were convicted...

Can a cop just pull you over because he ran your plates and nothing else and can I beat a driving while suspended with this?

If you were driving down the street on a suspended license, then you weren't really obeying all laws. Law enforcement needs at least reasonable,...

Can I get a deferred judgement on my 4th public intoc and 3rd degree theft charge?

Anything's possible if you're eligible to receive one - but you certainly have an uphill battle in convincing the judge (and likely overcoming an...

Child support is for the benefit of the child, not the other parent. Indeed, depending upon your custody arrangement, you may end up owing child...

How is this careless driving?

South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 32-34-8 states in relevant part that "Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway, alley, public park,...