Can a felony from 1996 of trafficking marijuana be punished AGAIN in South Dakota in 2018?

In the eyes of the law, this is not punishment or punishing you again for the same offense, but rather a collateral consequence of your past...

Can I get a charge removed from my record?

Unless you received a deferred judgment at the time (way back when), I don't believe there is any way to get it expunged from your record at this...

Can I charge her with harassment?

Criminal charges (or in the case of a minor, petitions alleging juvenile delinquency) are not brought by victims of crime, but by the State's...

I was wondering if I could keep a lamb as pet in the city I know it obviously has to be hornless though.

I will preface this by saying that if I'm incorrect, it is not a defense to being charged with a violation of city ordinance if you claim you...

That means he intends to ask the State (State's Attorney's Office or Attorney General's Office, whomever prosecuted your case originally) to move...

What could his penalties be?

Domestic simple assault is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a MAXIMUM of one year in the county jail and/or a $2,000 fine. A conviction for a...

What is the minimum and maximum penalty for possession of 3.5 grams of heroin in South Dakota?

Possession of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance (such as heroin) is a Class 5 felony punishable by a MAXIMUM of 5 years in the state...

Trying to suppress evidence as a result of a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights is one thing, but the 911 dispatcher probably isn't in the...

If it isn't notarized, am I obligated to honor a parental contract that I signed...?

Best that you get a formal custody order signed by a judge that has the full force of law behind it. If there hasn't been a custody order entered...

How can I stop my husband from receiving felony aggravated domestic violence charges?

Criminal charges are not brought by victims, but by the State's Attorney's Office (sometimes by the Attorney's General's Office) on behalf of the...