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charged with misdemeaner, plead guilty to avoid harsh punishment,, was never informed of right to legal counsel,, were rights violated?

Under the Sixth Amendment, defense counsel must be appointed in any criminal prosecution, “whether …

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Grand Auto Theft

I'm not a South Dakota attorney, but it looks like any theft over $1,000 …

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Why was I forced to and restrained to submit to chemical testing in South Dakota?

South Dakota DUI/DWI cases can be brought on the basis of either South Dakota’s …

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advice on possession of marijuana offense?

I'm not a South Dakota lawyer, but I wouldn't say that marijuana possession isn't …

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statute of limitations on escape from work release

A majority of states have a statute of limitations for all crimes except murder.  …

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