A marijuana lobbying organization isn’t waiting on the South Dakota Supreme Court to decide if cannabis is outright legal for adult use in the Mount Rushmore State. Continue reading “Group working to give SD voters another chance at legalizing marijuana”
Criminal profiling and its role in law enforcement – As far back as the late 19th century, investigators used psychology to understand and attempt to apprehend infamous killers such as Jack the Ripper. Continue reading “Criminal profiling and its role in law enforcement”
The Justice Department announced it resolved a civil rights review of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) that will improve access to state courts for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). Continue reading “Justice Dept. Resolves Civil Rights Review of SD Unified Judicial System”
The South Dakota Supreme Court has expanded its professional conduct rules so that lawyers can more thoroughly advise clients regarding marijuana. Continue reading “Justices add a marijuana rule for lawyers”
A majority of South Dakota voters said yes to a new constitutional amendment to give victims of crimes their own “bill of rights.” Continue reading “Victims of crime say their rights are being ignored”
Marsy’s Law, which guarantees victims’ rights in the South Dakota constitution, is falling short. Continue reading “Is Marsy’s Law affecting your rights?”
Minnehaha County commissioners fear law enforcement could be overrun with calls if medical marijuana is widely accessible. Continue reading “Minnehaha commissioners fear police will be overrun with calls”
South Dakota has hundreds of law enforcement officers, but every year a few of them lose their certification for various reasons, ranging from breaking the law to abuse of power. Continue reading “New rules on oversight of SD law enforcement officers”
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem issued an executive order to limit abortion access in her state following the historically-restrictive law signed in Texas last week. Continue reading “Noem signs executive order restricting abortion access”
Governor Kristi Noem has told her office’s “unborn-child advocate” Mark Millerto review South Dakota’s abortion laws. Continue reading “Noem orders review of SD abortion laws”