South Dakota criminal charge
Equipment for receiving services without payment in South Dakota
Equipment for receiving services without payment is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-44-2. 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 § 22-44-2.
What is the penalty for equipment for receiving services without payment in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (First violation — Applies to a first violation of the section prohibiting installing, maintaining, or possessing equipment to unlawfully intercept or receive services without payment.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $500 (First violation — Applies to a first violation of the section prohibiting installing, maintaining, or possessing equipment to unlawfully intercept or receive services without payment.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Subsequent violation — Applies to a subsequent (repeat) violation of the same offense.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Subsequent violation — Applies to a subsequent (repeat) violation of the same offense.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
How is equipment for receiving services without payment classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies to a first violation of the section prohibiting installing, maintaining, or possessing equipment to unlawfully intercept or receive services without payment. | SDCL § 22-44-2undefined |
| Subsequent violation | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies to a subsequent (repeat) violation of the same offense. | SDCL § 22-44-2undefined |
Common questions about equipment for receiving services without payment in South Dakota
Is equipment for receiving services without payment a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: equipment for receiving services without payment ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-44-2.
First violation: Class 2 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-44-2) · Subsequent violation: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-44-2)
What are the penalties for equipment for receiving services without payment in South Dakota?
Penalties for equipment for receiving services without payment in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by SDCL § 22-6-2; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which South Dakota statute covers equipment for receiving services without payment?
Equipment for receiving services without payment is governed by SDCL § 22-44-2 (Equipment for receiving services without payment--Installation or possession as 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.