Following America’s failed experiment with mass incarceration and over-criminalization, an estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans now have some type of criminal record. While felony records carry the greatest stigma, in the digital era, any record—no matter how old or minor—can stand in the way of reentry, economic stability, and full participation in society. Continue reading “A Criminal Record Shouldn’t Be a Life Sentence to Poverty”
When discussing civil lawsuits over adultery, the legal claim known as Criminal Conversation is generally lumped together with another legal claim called Alienation of Affection. Continue reading “Difference Between Alienation of Affection & Criminal Conversation”
In a meeting on Wednesday, June 2, with the Legislature’s executive board, directors and attorneys from the health and revenue departments poured cool water on constituents’ hopes that medical marijuana will available carte blanche when it becomes legal next month. Continue reading “SD lawmakers, constituents try to work out timeline for medical marijuana”
Teen drivers in South Dakota, already among the youngest in America, will have to do more behind the wheel before they get their restricted driver’s permits. Continue reading “Changes in SD law aims to improve teen drivers”
Americans are preparing to hit the road in what will be one of the busiest holiday weekends in recent history. With that, South Dakota law enforcement agencies are stepping up their efforts this weekend to enforce driving laws. Continue reading “SD law enforcement to step up efforts for holiday”
With betting in Deadwood on the horizon, new rules for sports betting in South Dakota were approved on Tuesday. Continue reading “Rules emerge for sports betting in SD”
A new Iowa law eliminates the statute of limitations to bring criminal charges for several sex crimes committed against minors. Continue reading “IA law eliminates statute of limitations for sex crimes committed against children”
A majority of South Dakota voters decided November 3 that marijuana should be legal for people age 21 and older. But 17 days later, a challenge arose in Hughes County Circuit Court. Continue reading “Amendment A case may set a path for S.D. ballot measures”
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Friday signed into law a new bill condemned by housing advocates and city officials that would allow landlords to turn away tenants who receive Section 8 vouchers to help them pay rent. Continue reading “IA governor signs law allowing landlords to refuse Section 8 vouchers”