My step-son is 16 and wants to live in ND with his dad and I but his mother will not let him. She is in SD. What can we do?

Where is the original custody order (what county)? If in South Dakota and that's where Mom and the child are, the father would have to move for a...

A dismissal due to a violation of your constitutional/statutory right to a speedy trial is a dismissal with prejudice, meaning it cannot be...

A dismissal due to a violation of your constitutional/statutory right to a speedy trial is a dismissal with prejudice, meaning it cannot be re-filed.

When does a contract for deed default stop being a civil matter and become a law enforcement matter?

Potentially, never. If you haven't already, make a report to local law enforcement (non-emergency line). If they decline to refer it to the...

Can a person get a reduced sentence in SD, if they were given life for a 2degree murder charge?

The statutory penalty for murder in the 2nd degree in South Dakota is life without the possibility of parole; a lesser sentence cannot be given. ...

How much does a subpoena cost in south Dakota to get?

Subpoenas don't cost anything, but they can only typically only be generated by a party if there is an actual court case pending. The fee usually...

Why doesnt SD have better lemon law? Brought a truck that turned out to have bad catalytic converter, and other minor issues

Asking why South Dakota doesn't have a BETTER lemon law is a rhetorical question, and not something an attorney can answer. Even if an attorney...

You need to get an attorney, period. Apply for a court-appointed attorney if you cannot afford one. A condition of parole is that the parolee...

There's a shortform and a longform PR bond, but they both have the same practical effect: it's a personal recognizance bond and so you would not be...

Can I request from the states attorney a plea bargain on the no insurance charge and be granted time to pay the restitution ?

Yes, you can negotiate a plea agreement with the State's Attorney's Office. You can also negotiate with them directly or ask the judge for time to...