South Dakota criminal charge
Causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor in South Dakota
Causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 26-10-31. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, 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 § 26-10-31.
What is the penalty for causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor in South Dakota
Is causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 26-10-31.
What are the penalties for causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor in South Dakota?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-2 (current).
Which South Dakota statute covers causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor?
Causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor is governed by SDCL § 26-10-31 (Causing child to be present where methamphetamines used, distributed, or manufactured as misdemeanor).
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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.