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Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-33-10. As a Class 6 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 § 22-33-10.

What is the penalty for burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined in South Dakota?

Penalties for Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined in South Dakota

Is burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-33-10.

What are the penalties for burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined?

Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined is governed by SDCL § 22-33-10 (Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined--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.