South Dakota Excessive Force Law
<H2> United States of America v. Bryant James Ross
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> Assault is an act that causes someone to fear imminent physical harm, while battery is the physical act of applying force to another person. The key difference is that battery requires physical contact, which can be offensive or harmful, whereas assault does not, according to some jur... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Matthew Zook </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor.<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 Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<b... More...
$0 (09-29-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Matthew Zook </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet <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 Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, ... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Nathan Tobacco-Clifford </h1></h1>
Rapid City, 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 man from Kyle, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 19, 2025... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Nathan Tobacco-Clifford </h1></h1>
Rapid City, 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 man from Kyle, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 19, 2025... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Heath Choal </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Methamphetamine in the Pierre Area </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Reliance Man, Seventh in a Large-Scale Conspiracy, Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine in the Pierre Area</h2></center></b></b... More...
$0 (09-16-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Eric Roubideaux, II </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Voluntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Mission Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon</h2></center></b></b></center></><... More...
$0 (08-25-2025 - SD)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...
$0 (06-27-2025 - SD)<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...
$0 (04-30-2025 - SD)<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...
$0 (04-25-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Patricia Rae Pacheco a/k/a Patty Pacheco </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> 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)<h1> United States of America v. Johnathan Morrison </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oglala Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Johnathan Morrison, 34, was ind... More...
$0 (03-21-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Leobardo Vega </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> 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)<h1> United States of America v. Leobardo Vega </h1></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> California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 ½ Years for Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution</h2></cente... More...
$0 (03-14-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Taylor Bloomgren </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Box Elder Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A federal grand jury indicted... More...
$0 (01-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Sex Trafficking of a Child </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Guatemala Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Over 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Sex Trafficking of a Child</h2></cen... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Charles Martinez-Olson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A federal grand jury indicted Martinez-... More...
$0 (12-12-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Charles Martinez-Olson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsd... More...
$0 (12-10-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Larry Wayne Moss, a/k/a “Lucci†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 11 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute</h2></ce... More...
$0 (12-04-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jacob Denker </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorne... More...
$0 (12-04-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jaden Rae Lalley-Mestas </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> - U... More...
$0 (11-10-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Krystal Kay Bulin </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Child Pornography. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Facilitating Live Broadcast of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> ... More...
$0 (11-04-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Brady David Salow </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Blackhawk Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for More Than 26 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></... More...
$0 (11-01-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Tyler Laforge </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in the Pine Ridge Reservation </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Manderson Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in the Pine Ridge Rese... More...
$0 (11-01-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher James Smith </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Madison Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Rams... More...
$0 (09-25-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jennifer Walsh </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> California Woman Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Atto... More...
$0 (09-25-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Cory Croyle </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution of Fentanyl </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 33 Years for Distribution of Fentanyl</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Cory Croyle, 37, was indicted for two counts ... More...
$0 (09-01-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Tyler Grimes </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Virginia Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Unite... More...
$0 (08-08-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Lucy Medicine Eagle </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Voluntary Manslaughter </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announce... More...
$0 (08-05-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Tibbitts </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, 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> Manderson Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Att... More...
$0 (08-05-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Chris Janis, a/k/a “Izzy†Janis; Dalton Fiala; Richard Glover </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br>... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Chris Janis, a/k/a “Izzy†Janis; Dalton Fiala; Richard Glove </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Odarie Massiah </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Trafficking </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Sex Trafficking </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S... More...
$0 (06-18-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Evan Brown Bull </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> Kyle Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsde... More...
$0 (06-15-2024 - SD)United States of America v. Earlwyn Makes Room For Them
<font </color="red"><h2><br> Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abusive contact with aggravated sexual contact with a minor child by force.<br> </font </color="red"></h2><br> <br> 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153, 2241(c), and 2246(2)<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (06-10-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Shane Allan Nelson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt of Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Shane Allan Nelson was indicted by a federal grand jur... More...
$0 (05-30-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Shane Allan Nelson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receipt of Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced to... More...
$0 (05-30-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Benjamin Eagle </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Abusive Sexual Contact </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> McLaughlin Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> nited States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. D... More...
$0 (05-24-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Benjamin Eagle </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Abusive Sexual Contact </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> McLaughlin Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. ... More...
$0 (05-23-2024 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jason Winckler </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl Overdose Case </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Fentanyl Overdose Case </h2></center><br> <br> Jason Winckler a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a ... More...
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