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Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage in South Dakota

Class 2 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage is a Class 2 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14A-5. As a Class 2 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 § 22-14A-5.

What is the penalty for carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage in South Dakota?

Penalties for Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 25 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $50,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage in South Dakota

Is carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage is a Class 2 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14A-5.

What are the penalties for carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage in South Dakota?

As a Class 2 Felony, carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage carries up to 25 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage?

Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage is governed by SDCL § 22-14A-5 (Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage--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.