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Act of terrorism in South Dakota

Class C FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Act of terrorism is a Class C Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-8-12. As a Class C Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range South Dakota sets for that offense class. South Dakota sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by SDCL § 22-8-12.

What is the penalty for act of terrorism in South Dakota?

Penalties for Act of terrorism
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to life imprisonment in a state correctional facilitydiscretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $50,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about act of terrorism in South Dakota

Is act of terrorism a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Act of terrorism is a Class C Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-8-12.

What are the penalties for act of terrorism in South Dakota?

As a Class C Felony, act of terrorism carries up to life imprisonment in a state correctional facility of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers act of terrorism?

Act of terrorism is governed by SDCL § 22-8-12 (Act of terrorism--Felony).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.