South Dakota criminal charge
Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender in South Dakota
Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-22-46. As a Class 5 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 § 22-22-46.
What is the penalty for assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender in South Dakota
Is assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-22-46.
What are the penalties for assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender in South Dakota?
As a Class 5 Felony, assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).
Which South Dakota statute covers assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender?
Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender is governed by SDCL § 22-22-46 (Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender--Felony).
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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.