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Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle in South Dakota

Class 3 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle is a Class 3 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14-20. As a Class 3 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 § 22-14-20.

What is the penalty for discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle in South Dakota?

Penalties for Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 15 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $30,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle in South Dakota

Is discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14-20.

What are the penalties for discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle in South Dakota?

As a Class 3 Felony, discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle carries up to 15 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $30,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle?

Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle is governed by SDCL § 22-14-20 (Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle--Felony).

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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.