Recent changes to federal law and the 2019 Iowa Hemp Act have prompted state officials to clarify Iowa law concerning hemp and Cannabidiol, or CBD products. Continue reading “Iowa Attorney General clarifies rules surrounding CBD products”
Juvenile arrests rise in SD despite reform efforts
According to state crime data, the number of juvenile arrests on drug charges such as possession, use and distribution nearly doubled from 579 in 2008 to 1,043 in 2012. Since 2012, the number of juvenile arrests for drug crimes hasn’t fallen below 948. The number peaked at 1,062 in 2015, the same year a set of sweeping new juvenile justice reforms went into effect.
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Drug Tax | Iowa law requires dealers to first pay taxes before selling illegal drugs
Drug Tax – Stephanie Hilgenberg was seven and a half months pregnant and the mother of a 12-year-old when police pulled her over three years ago on Des Moines’ east side to search her house and car. Continue reading “Drug Tax | Iowa law requires dealers to first pay taxes before selling illegal drugs”
Iowa laws that went into effect July 1
Iowa lawmakers passed nearly 200 bills during the legislative session that finished in late April. Some Iowa laws went into effect as soon as Gov. Kim Reynolds signed them, but the vast majority are slated to go into effect on July 1. Continue reading “Iowa laws that went into effect July 1”
Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls?
Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls? Continue reading “Is it okay to shoot off fireworks in Sioux Falls?”
SD laws, including “constitutional carry”, go into effect today
A number of new SD laws will be going into effect on July 1st. Continue reading “SD laws, including “constitutional carry”, go into effect today”
Hemp and drug laws set for legislative studies
Attorney general Jason Ravnsborg says his office will be working on hemp and drug law studies with the two interim legislative committees dealing with those issues. Continue reading “Hemp and drug laws set for legislative studies”
SD law enforcement ready for conceal carry permit change
In less than one month, people in South Dakota will no longer need a conceal carry permit. Continue reading “SD law enforcement ready for conceal carry permit change”
Divorce Law – You Can Sue Your Marriage’s Home-wrecker!
Let’s face it, the whole divorce situation is terrible, messy and not fun at all. When one says “I do” no one goes in thinking that they’ll get divorced in a few years. But unfortunately, it happens. Whether it’s because you’ve fallen out of love or there is another person in the equation. If it’s the second reason, it’s terrible and I’m sorry. But, there’s good news for you! Did you know that you can sue the person who allegedly destroyed your marriage in some state under the current divorce law? Continue reading “Divorce Law – You Can Sue Your Marriage’s Home-wrecker!”
2 South Dakota men take unique journeys to finding sobriety
For every school student, graduation is an accomplishment that marks a milestone in life. For Carl Umlauf and Clinton Reid, their recent graduation from Drug Court was perhaps the biggest sobriety milestone they have achieved so far. Continue reading “2 South Dakota men take unique journeys to finding sobriety”