South Dakota Domestic Violence Law

<h1> United States of America v. Amanda Acosta </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in South Dakota.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jericho James Ladeaux </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> Jerich... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. James Daniel Lathrop </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Dylan Sanchez </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Amanda Acosta </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. <br> <br> - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on Septem... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jericho James Ladeaux </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. James Daniel Lathrop </h1></h1>

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> James... More...

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South Dakota v. Marvin Runsclose

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated assault domestic, and some warrants. <br> <br> Marvin Runsclose, 37, of Sioux Falls into custody, for assaulting an 18-year-old male, a 30-year-old female, and a juvenile female. <br> ... More...

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Kylea Wagner v. Rigo Tovar

Rapid City, South Dakota family law lawyers represented the parties in a protective order matter.<br> <br> Kylea Wagner filed a petition for a protection order against Rigo Tovar for herself and their two minor children. Following a permanent order hearing, the circuit court found that domestic abuse occurred and issued a five-year domestic permanent protection order that required Rigo not to hav... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Moses Crowe

Sturgis, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aiding and abetting a carjacking resulting inserious bodily injury, aiding and abetting the use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. <br> <br> Saul Crowe forced Phillip Moore at gunpoint to drive a van from a Walmart store to the Ramkota Hotel... More...

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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.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> 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 a... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Lamont Victor Garrett </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Felon </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon Following Federal Jury Trial</h2></center></b></b></center></b><br> <br> A jury has convicted L... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Elijah Barse </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>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 </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jury Finds Sioux Falls Man Guilty of Carjacking and Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Re... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jason Cook, Conrad DeMarce </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pierre, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two North Dakota Men Charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A federal grand jury indict... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. William Verlin Fool Bull, Sr. </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Parmelee Man Sentenced for Parmelee Man Sentenced for Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> William Verlin Fool Bull,... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Rickey Eugene Johnson, Jr. </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Distribution of Methamphetamine </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Distribution of Methamphetami... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Henry Damon Smith, Jr. </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> 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. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> North Dakota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 15 Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Tampering with a Witness ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Canku Martinez </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mission Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Canku Martinez, age... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Sinte White Butterfly </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Assaulting an Infant on the Pine Ridge Reservation </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Charles Merrival </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Un... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Devin Dolphus </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Eagle Butte Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Five Years and Eight Months for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person</h2></center></b></b> </h... More...

$0 (11-26-2024 - SD)
<h1> United States of America v. Jason Pumpkin Seed </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Convicted Felon Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession and Violating Sex Offender Laws</h2></center></b></b> </h2></... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Justin James Schneider </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and for Assaulting a Federal Officer </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b> Watauga Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and for Assaulting a Federal Officer</h2><... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jason Pumpkin Seed </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Firearm Possession and Violating Sex Offender Laws </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Convicted Felon Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession and Violating Sex Offender Laws</h2></cente... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Sammy Stabber </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Piedmont Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison on Drug Charge</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Sammy Stabb... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Brent Lester </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Parmelee Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Shooting Another Man.</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tevin Thin Elk, Sr. </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mission Man Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Thin Elk Sr. was indic... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Gregory Lamar Bell </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorn... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tyrell White Crane-Kills Back </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Domestic Abuse Assault </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Porcupine Man Sentenced for Domestic Abuse Assault</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Steve Tucker </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearm Charge </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> California Man Sentenced on Firearm Charge </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Steve Tucker, 48, was indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Marvin Brings Plenty </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In October of 2023, at Rapid City, Ma... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Steve Tucker </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> California Man Sentenced on Firearm Charge </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Darian Libert </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In July of 2023, at Rapid City, Darin ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Darian Libert </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced tod... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Mikel Swift Hawk, a/k/a Mikal Swift Hawk </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of an Unregistered Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mission Man Sentenced for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tyson Quigley, a/k/a Tyson Stands </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Prohibited Possession of a Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> St. Francis Man Sentenced for Prohibited Possession of a Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> <br> Tyson Quigley, a/k/a Tyson Stands, ... More...

$0 (07-02-2024 - SD)
<h1> United States of America v. William Waldemar Godoy </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Guatemalan Man Sentenced for Immigration Related Matters </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge... More...

$0 (06-18-2024 - SD)
<h1> United States of America v. Phillip Lewis Young Hawk </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Aberdeen, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Wakpala Man Sentenced for Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Phill... More...

$0 (06-15-2024 - SD)
United States of America v. Francis White Lance

<font color="red"><h2><br> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.<br> </font </color="red"></h2><br> <br> <br> ... More...

$0 (06-10-2024 - SD)
<h1> United States of America v. Francis White Lance </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Discharge of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Wanblee Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Francis White Lance... More...

$0 (06-10-2024 - SD)