Did You Know?

You have a constitutional right to remain silent and to talk to a lawyer before you answer any questions from a law enforcement officer.

South Dakota law does not require you to perform field sobriety tests when asked by law enforcement.

South Dakota law requires you to give blood if you are arrested for DUI/DWI.

If you have a CDL and are convicted for DUI that means you will lose your CDL for one year. In addition, a suspended imposition of sentence will not save your CDL.

If you are convicted of certain crimes there are mandatory minimum sentences of jail time which the court must impose

You can be convicted of possession of controlled substances or marijuana if it is present in your urine only.

If you are convicted of a crime of domestic violence you may lose your right to own and possess firearms.