A Question of Judgement, Accountability, and Respect for the Law
Poor judgment and a lack of accountability appear to characterize State Representative Peri Pourier Weston's record. Apparently, the law does not apply to her, yet she seems perfectly willing to make new laws for you and me to follow.
Check out my latest Breaking News video examining public court records involving Representative Pourier Weston. Pay particular attention to the criminal case involving allegations of trespass and causing a disturbance at a hotel in Deadwood on December 13, 2025.
Pourier Weston was arrested and allegedly charged with two misdemeanors for violating South Dakota Codified Law 22-35-6 and 22-11-6.
SDCL 22-35-6 states: Any person who, knowing that he or she is not privileged to do so, enters or remains in any place where notice against trespass is given. The trespasser is guilty of criminal trespass if he or she defies an order to leave, personally communicated to him or her by the owner of the premises or by any other authorized person.
SDCL 22-11-6 states: It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders law enforcement officers, jailers, firefighters, or emergency management personnel acting under color of authority.
The case received little, if any, attention from South Dakota’s news media, and the charges were later dismissed by the Lawrence County State’s Attorney “in the interest of justice.”
What does that phrase mean in this particular case? The available records do not provide an explanation. The case raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and what information led the State’s Attorney to make that decision. Public records allow citizens to examine these matters, but without additional documentation, the reasons for the dismissal remain unclear.
Based on a Google search, charges are dismissed "in the interest of justice" typically for the following reasons:
A prosecutor discovers exculpatory evidence that was withheld, undermining the fairness of the trial.
An eyewitness identification procedure is found to be unreliable or biased.
There is a procedural defect that cannot be cured without violating rights.
Newly uncovered facts render the charges inappropriate or prosecutorially unwarranted.
Systemic issues, such as heavy caseloads, prompt a decision to avoid an unjust result.
These examples demonstrate that the dismissal is a safeguard against outcomes that would erode confidence in the justice system (1).
After reviewing these public court records, the voter will need to determine if this pattern of behavior demonstrates the judgment, accountability, and respect for the law that you expect from someone seeking to represent District 27 in the South Dakota Legislature.
You have an opportunity to end this corrupt politician's career. Vote for integrity, transparency, accountability. Vote for Anthony Kathol for District 27 State Senate.
Source:
Comments