Dating is not a crime. While the age of consent in South Dakota is 16 such that it wouldn't amount to rape or statutory rape if both parties are...

How do I stop my obligation to pay child support when my parental rights have been permanently severed by the state??

Possibly. There shouldn't have been any continuing accruals at that point (unless maybe if the law was different back in 1999). However, any...

How long with no contact with child can I file for abandonment with courts?

Why is it that you are seeking to file "abandonment"? If you are the other parent and you are seeking a custody order granting you primary...

I applied for a gun permit and was denied, I have a felony but it was sealed. why was I denied if my record was sealed ?

More information is needed. Why and when was it sealed? If you requested and received a suspended imposition of sentence in state court, has it...

I don't practice in employment law, but I believe South Dakota is an at-will employment state. As long as the reasons are not discriminatory, you...

Child support paperwork says I have physical custody. I want to move out of state for military do I need file for full custody?

In South Dakota, one parent usually has primary physical custody and the other parent is considered the noncustodial parent. Is there an actual...

Tribal courts have had my birthday wrong since 2016 Is that illegal?

It's a little unclear your situation, but if you've been charged as an adult in tribal court, you should be talking with your attorney over the...

How can i appeal my child support situation from the state being that i am domiciled native american living on the reservation?

You're in a situation where you can either try to handle this yourself, or you can retain an attorney to help you. Far better to get an attorney,...

Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a MAXIMUM of on year in the county jail and/or a $2,000 fine. ...

How can I get the truth out about my ticket for passing a school bus ?

The hearing (trial) is where both sides present their case to the judge and the judge makes a ruling, assuming the matter is not resolved before...