What will happen exactly during court, and what is the worst case scenario that could happen?

Petty Theft in the 2nd Degree (including Theft by Deception) is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a MAXIMUM of 30 days in the county jail and/or...

No one can accurately answer that in a forum like this. Simple assault on a law enforcement officer is a Class 6 felony punishable by a MAXIMUM of...

Can I sue a landlord for my money back?

You say you never went to court - were you actually served with a complaint and summons? Did they decide to dismiss their eviction matters because...

Will I be in default of eviction summons if courts were closed due to inclement weather and my answer was due yesterday at 5p?

If the other party moves for default judgment, you can do your best to resist based upon the circumstances above. You would still be entitled to a...

How do you file charges for kidnapping?

Criminal charges in South Dakota are not brought by victims of crime, but by the State's Attorney's Office (sometimes the Attorney General's...

How can I find out if I have an inheritance coming to me since my father's death

Where was his will drafted? Consider re-posting this question in Missouri or wherever the will was drafted, as presumably the laws of his home...

Can a public defender lawyer help me stay out of jail

An attorney will help you get the best possible outcome versus going it alone, period. As noted above, there is a mandatory minimum 7 days jail if...

Maybe. Lemon laws in South Dakota only apply to new vehicles. Do you have the documentation from when you first purchased the vehicle? Take any...

My child's father wants to terminate rights, can we do this by appointing my parents as legal guardians?

I don't think so. The father and you could petition for the guardianship and a judge could appoint your parents as legal guardians, but a judge is...

South dakota victims compensation fund?

I don't think so. In the application to receive CVC funds, you must include information such as to which law enforcement agency you reported the...