South Dakota criminal charge
Compounding a felony or misdemeanor in South Dakota
Compounding a felony or misdemeanor is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-11-10. Its classification is not fixed: South Dakota assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by SDCL § 22-11-10.
What is the penalty for compounding a felony or misdemeanor in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Compounding a felony — Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Compounding a felony — Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Compounding a misdemeanor — Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a misdemeanor.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Compounding a misdemeanor — Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a misdemeanor.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
How is compounding a felony or misdemeanor classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding a felony | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a felony. | SDCL § 22-11-10undefined |
| Compounding a misdemeanor | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the underlying offense compounded is a misdemeanor. | SDCL § 22-11-10undefined |
Common questions about compounding a felony or misdemeanor in South Dakota
Is compounding a felony or misdemeanor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: compounding a felony or misdemeanor ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-10.
Compounding a felony: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-11-10) · Compounding a misdemeanor: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-11-10)
What are the penalties for compounding a felony or misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers compounding a felony or misdemeanor?
Compounding a felony or misdemeanor is governed by SDCL § 22-11-10 (Compounding a felony or misdemeanor).
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.