“Murder” in the metaverse isn’t a 25-to-life prison sentence — or even a felony — but it could be a crime, some law experts believe.
The Sun spoke to two lawyers, who have written about crime in the metaverse, and a former Manhattan prosecutor turned law professor about violence in the virtual world and if they can be prosecuted.
Hyde County Sheriff Mike Volek was the first responding officer on the scene the night that South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg struck and killed Joe Boever on September 12, 2020.
Volek and his actions that night were central components in the investigation into Ravnsborg, from his failure to find Boever’s body in the ditch that night despite the presence of a still lit flashlight visible on the shoulder that he told investigators he did not examine, to loaning his personal vehicle to Ravnsborg to drive home that night after the crash.
Continue reading “What’s it take to be a South Dakota Sheriff?”
After a century-long effort, lynching is now considered a federal hate crime. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act — signed into law by President Biden this week — is meant to hold people convicted of hate crimes accountable. But legal experts warn that the law may not be as effective as intended.
Continue reading “Experts warn the new anti-lynching law may not actually help prevent hate crimes”
When you are charged with a federal crime, it is important to hire the right lawyer. There are many types of lawyers who specialize in different areas of law, and not all of them will be appropriate for your case. In this article, we will discuss the different types of lawyers you should consider hiring when facing federal criminal charges. We will also talk about the benefits and drawbacks of each type of lawyer. So, whether you are considering hiring a public defender or private attorney, make sure to read this article.
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Though medical marijuana has officially been legal in South Dakota since July 1, 2021, access through the state program may be a challenge. Continue reading “90 SD doctors approved to prescribe medical marijuana”
A Florida-based software company will help South Dakota’s cannabis industry and its regulators monitor the flow of marijuana in the state’s legal cannabis market. Continue reading “SD picks seed-to-sale tracker to monitor growth, sales of legal cannabis”
Universities and colleges under the control of the South Dakota Board of Regents will no longer be able to require students to attend orientations and training that are based on what Governor Kristi Noem defines as Critical Race Theory. Continue reading “Noem signs Critical Race Theory bill into law”
Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem signed 19 public safety and criminal justice bills into law, including SB 53, which will facilitate the building of a community work center for female offenders in Rapid City.
The U.S. judicial system is anything but simple, and knowing your rights when fighting a state or federal case is important. You can be charged with a crime by the state government, the federal government, or both. Continue reading “Know your rights when fighting a state or federal case”
Robbery may have declined in Sioux Falls in 2021 but larceny, burglary and stolen car crimes all increased, according to the 2021 Sioux Falls crime report. Continue reading “Sioux Falls crime compared to other cities”