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Common Crime Questions and Answers

Here are some of the frequently asked questions and answers related to South Dakota criminal law questions.

Driver Licensing and Insurance

1. How do I get my license back after it has been suspended or revoked?
2. How do I obtain or renew my license?

Records

1. How do I expunge my record?
2. How do I get a copy of my criminal record?

Pardons

1. How do I apply for a pardon?

Parole and Probation

1. Who do I contact with questions about probation?
2. Who do I contact with questions about parole?
3. What is the difference between probation and parole?

Crimes and Punishments

1. What crimes can I be charged with in South Dakota?
2. What are the punishments for crimes in South Dakota?
3. What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
4. How are children and youth prosecuted for crimes?
5. What is the sequence of events in the criminal justice system?
6. Where do I get information about the 24/7 Sobriety Program?
7. Where do I get information about the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry?

Criminal Defendants

1. What rights and responsibilities do criminal defendants have?
2. How does the court system work?

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