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False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 23-7-12. As a Class 6 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 § 23-7-12.

What is the penalty for false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony in South Dakota?

Penalties for False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony in South Dakota

Is false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-7-12.

What are the penalties for false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers false information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony?

False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony is governed by SDCL § 23-7-12 (False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony).

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.