South Dakota criminal charge
Criminal solicitation in South Dakota
Criminal solicitation is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-4A-1. 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 § 22-4A-1.
What is the penalty for criminal solicitation in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 50 years (Solicitation of Class A, B, or C felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class A, B, or C felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (Solicitation of Class A, B, or C felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class A, B, or C felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 25 years (Solicitation of Class 1 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 1 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (Solicitation of Class 1 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 1 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Solicitation of Class 2 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 2 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $30,000 (Solicitation of Class 2 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 2 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Solicitation of Class 3 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 3 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (Solicitation of Class 3 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 3 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Solicitation of Class 4 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 4 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Solicitation of Class 4 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 4 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Solicitation of Class 5 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 5 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Solicitation of Class 5 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 5 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Solicitation of Class 6 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 6 felony.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Solicitation of Class 6 felony — Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 6 felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
How is criminal solicitation classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation of Class A, B, or C felony | Class 1 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class A, B, or C felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 1 felony | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 1 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 2 felony | Class 3 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 2 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 3 felony | Class 4 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 3 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 4 felony | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 4 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 5 felony | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 5 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
| Solicitation of Class 6 felony | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the offense solicited is a Class 6 felony. | SDCL § 22-4A-1undefined |
Common questions about criminal solicitation in South Dakota
Is criminal solicitation a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal solicitation ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-4A-1.
Solicitation of Class A, B, or C felony: Class 1 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 1 felony: Class 2 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 2 felony: Class 3 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 3 felony: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 4 felony: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 5 felony: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-4A-1) · Solicitation of Class 6 felony: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-4A-1)
What are the penalties for criminal solicitation in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers criminal solicitation?
Criminal solicitation is governed by SDCL § 22-4A-1 (Criminal solicitation--Penalty).
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.