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Driver in South Dakota

Class 2 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Driver is a Class 2 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-42-24. As a Class 2 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 § 22-42-24.

What is the penalty for driver in South Dakota?

Penalties for Driver
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 30 days (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $500 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about driver in South Dakota

Is driver a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Driver is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-42-24.

What are the penalties for driver in South Dakota?

As a Class 2 Misdemeanor, driver carries up to 30 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-2 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers driver?

Driver is governed by SDCL § 22-42-24 (Driver--Use of marijuana--Motor vehicle--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.