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Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-42-17. 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 § 22-42-17.

What is the penalty for controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners in South Dakota?

Penalties for Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $2,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners in South Dakota

Is controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-42-17.

What are the penalties for controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners 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 controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners?

Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners is governed by SDCL § 22-42-17 (Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners--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.