South Dakota Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
 

United States of America v. Charles Cane Merrival, also known as Charles Merriva

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs.

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United States of America v. Hannah Felling

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of controlled substance.

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United States of America v. Boru Guye Wako, Jr.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Two Firearm Charges


Federal Jury Finds Sioux Falls Man Guilty of Two Firearm Charges




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United States of America v. J.T. Myore

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represnted the Defendant charged with carjacking amd bramdosjomg a foredar, during a crime of violence.

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Federal robbery and aiding and abetting laws, as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2, hold individuals liable for the crimes of others if they assist in or encourage the commission of a federal offense. Essentially, anyone who aid... More...    $0 (06-27-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Verl Antonie Janis

Aberdeen, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer

McLaughlin Man Sentenced to 5South Dakota for Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer



U.S. District Judge Charles B.... More...    $0 (06-11-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Lamont Victor Garrett

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Felon

Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon Following Federal Jury Trial



A jury has convicted L... More...    $0 (06-12-2025 - SD)

United States of America, v.Antonio Marshall, also known as Tony Quick Bear

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. See 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have ... More...    $0 (05-18-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Elijah Barse

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Carjacking and Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence

Jury Finds Sioux Falls Man Guilty of Carjacking and Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Re... More...    $0 (04-30-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Salvado Magana Madrigal, Jr.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to distribute meth.

In early 2020, the Sioux Falls Police Department initiated an investigation into
Robin Vensand (Robin) and Lanny Vensand (Lanny) based on information that they
were engaged in methamphetamine distribution. Surveillance of the Vensands’
residence revealed ... More...    $0 (05-07-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Jason Cook, Conrad DeMarce

Pierre, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Two North Dakota Men Charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota



A federal grand jury indict... More...    $0 (04-25-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Larry White Lance

Pierre, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Larceny in the Rosebud Indian Reservation

St. Francis Man Sentenced to 7 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Larceny in the Rosebud Indian Reservation



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United States of America v. Sylvan Loren Larrabee

Pierre, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender



U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte ha... More...    $0 (04-25-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Casey Lopez

Rapid City, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in the Pine Ridge Reservation and Rapid City

Nebraska Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in the Pine Ridge Reserv... More...    $0 (04-25-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Pacer Hayes

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Abusive Sexual Contact

Cherry Creek Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact



U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced... More...    $0 (04-25-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Patricia Rae Pacheco a/k/a Patty Pacheco

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation

Colorado Woman Sentenced to 11 years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in the Rosebud... More...    $0 (04-17-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Zachary Coats

Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of Theft of a Firearm and one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm in February 2024. He pleaded guilty to two counts of Theft of a Firearm on January 29, 2025.

Rapid City Man Sentence... More...    $0 (04-09-2025 - SD)

State of South Dakota v. Lonna Carroll

Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated grand theft.

Lonna Carroll was charged with aggravated grand theft and grand theft for stealing more than $1.7 million from the South Dakota Department of Social Services.... More...    $0 (04-04-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Trevor Red Bird

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 2 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender



Trevor... More...    $0 (03-21-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Johnathan Morrison

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving Child Pornography

Oglala Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography



Johnathan Morrison, 34, was indic... More...    $0 (03-21-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Leobardo Vega

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution

California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 ½ Years for Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution More...    $0 (03-14-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Jose Jimenez, a/k/a Jose Lidio Chavez Flores

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with

Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry.




Jose Jimenez, a/k/a Jose Lidio Chavez Flores, 42, was sentenced to two mont... More...    $0 (03-14-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Leobardo Vega

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.

California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 ½ Years for Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution

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State of Nebraska v. Mark Carlson

Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with vehicular manslaughter.

Mark Carlson, a local doctor, was driving mover 100 mph when crashed on September 1, 2024, illing Anna Boman, age 22, and her boyfiend Will.

The defendant claimed that he fainted.... More...    $0 (02-28-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios

Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

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United States of America v. Celso Diaz-Martinez

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation

Mexican Man Found Guilty of Illegal Reentry After Deportation



A jury convicted Celso Diaz-Martinez, age 52, of Mexico ... More...    $0 (02-20-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. William Verlin Fool Bull, Sr.

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender

Parmelee Man Sentenced for Parmelee Man Sentenced for Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender



William Verlin Fool Bull,... More...    $0 (02-21-2025 - sd)

United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

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United States of America v. Rickey Eugene Johnson, Jr.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Distribution of Methamphetamine

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Distribution of Methamphetami... More...    $0 (02-11-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Len Homelvig

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography



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United States of America v. Ashley Viken

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Bank Fraud and six counts of Theft by a Credit Union Employee.

Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud and Theft



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United States of America v. Ellery Zephier, Sr.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Kidnapping and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

Marty Man Convicted at a Federal Jury Trial of Kidnapping and Assault Charges



A jury has c... More...    $0 (02-04-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Taylor Bloomgren

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt of Child Pornography

Box Elder Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography



A federal grand jury indicted... More...    $0 (01-30-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Curtis Cummings

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

Rapid City Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

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United States of America v. Henry Damon Smith, Jr.

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Tampering with a Witness.

North Dakota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 15 Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Tampering with a Witness ... More...    $0 (01-27-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Madonna Peterson

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Funds from a Tribal Organization

Martin Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Funds from a Tribal Organization



United States Att... More...    $0 (01-27-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Sonny Chao, Anthony Martinez, Gino Martinez

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Counterfeit Money Scheme

Three Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in a Counterfeit Money Scheme



Three South Dakota men were convicted of cri... More...    $0 (01-22-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Canku Martinez

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping

Mission Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping



Canku Martinez, age... More...    $0 (01-22-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Sex Trafficking of a Child

Guatemala Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Over 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Sex Trafficking of a Child

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United States of America v. Kujali Strawther

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.

On the afternoon of November 21, 2022, Eric Peterson, a South Dakota
Highway Patrol officer, was positioned for traffic enforcement on Interstate 90 in a
65-miles-per-hour zone. Around 2 p.m., a white SUV drove by at what appeared to
Peterson to be close to ... More...    $0 (01-10-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Kalvin Michael Frankus

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

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