South Dakota DUI Laws
South Dakota DUI Laws
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South Dakota DUI Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
South Dakota law prohibits driving with a BAC of .08% or more or while actually intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Read more about how DUI is defined and the consequences of a first, second, and third DUI conviction.
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South Dakota First-Offense DUI
A first DUI conviction is a class 1 misdemeanor in South Dakota. A DUI is considered a first offense if the offender has no prior DUI convictions that occurred within the past ten years. First offenders are generally looking at a fine, probation, license suspension, and possible jail time.
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South Dakota Second-Offense DUI
What to expect in terms of penalties if you're convicted of a second DUI in South Dakota
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South Dakota Third-Offense DUI
What to expect if you're convicted of driving under the influence for a third time in South Dakota.
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What Is a Felony DUI in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a DUI can be charged as a felony offense if you have two or more prior DUI convictions or if the current offense involves serious injuries or deaths.
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South Dakota’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
Learn about South Dakota's open container rules and the penalties you'll face for a violation.
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South Dakota's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
South Dakota law prohibits operating a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Read more about how BUI is defined and the consequences you'll be facing for a drunk or drugged boating conviction.
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South Dakota's Drugged Driving Laws
What is considered drugged driving in South Dakota and what are the penalties if you are convicted?
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South Dakota’s Underage DUI Laws
Learn how the laws and penalties for an underage DUI differ from that of a standard DUI.
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South Dakota’s Implied Consent Law and Refusing Alcohol Testing
South Dakota's implied consent law requires all drivers lawfully arrested for driving under the influence to take a blood, breath, or urine test at the request of an officer