A crime-victim's rights law passed by South Dakota voters in November established new rights for victims and their families, but they are still generally on the sidelines when it comes to negotiating plea agreements.
In Plea Deals, Victims And Families Rarely At The Table
mwalker@argusleader.com, Argus Leader
Tue, 06/06/2017 - 3:15pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: South Dakota Minnehaha County Sioux Falls
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