While other states have had or possibly do have a requirement for the police to have a light on at night while parked, I do not see a South Dakota...

Did I do anything wrong illegally, in retrieving my things?

Technically, taking the XBox from the car was class 4 felony burglary. To end these disputes, you should put your property division in writing.

Need to find a lawyer to help me with Hostile Work Envirnoment/Harrassed/Wrongful Termination

I would suggest you utilize the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo. You may want to expand your search to Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota if you do not find...

Contact a local criminal defense attorney. And for future reference, do not ever consent to a search (more than a pat down), PBT, breathalyzer,...

What should i plead?

Contact the local public defenders office.

Is there legal recourse if a persons right to pursue happiness is destroyed by a group of individuals? ( life has been ruined)

There can be both civil and criminal recourse. i suggest you encourage the affected person to contact a local personal injury attorney.

Will I fail a background check if I had a dismissed petty theft charge?

A dismissed citation may still appear on the type of background check law enforcement has access to, but it is unlikely that it will appear on a...

Most felonies in South Dakota do not have a statute of limitations. If they do have a limitation and you are out of the state, the statute is...

Your lease agreement should cover this issue. Without knowing what is in that document it is impossible to give an accurate answer.

What do I do when my employer allows unsafe workers to watch children?

The avenue is to report the action to the licensing body for the childcare business. Also, essentially drugging someone is an assault. With a...