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Felony classes of robbery in South Dakota

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Felony classes of robbery is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-30-7. 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 § 22-30-7.

What is the penalty for felony classes of robbery in South Dakota?

Penalties for Felony classes of robbery
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 25 years (Robbery in the first degree — Applies when the offense is robbery in the first degree.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $50,000 (Robbery in the first degree — Applies when the offense is robbery in the first degree.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Jail / prisonup to 10 years (Robbery in the second degree — Applies when the offense is robbery in the second degree.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $20,000 (Robbery in the second degree — Applies when the offense is robbery in the second degree.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

How is felony classes of robbery classified in South Dakota?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Felony classes of robbery
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Robbery in the first degreeClass 2 FelonyApplies when the offense is robbery in the first degree.SDCL § 22-30-7undefined
Robbery in the second degreeClass 4 FelonyApplies when the offense is robbery in the second degree.SDCL § 22-30-7undefined

Common questions about felony classes of robbery in South Dakota

Is felony classes of robbery a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: felony classes of robbery ranges from a Class 4 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-30-7.

Robbery in the first degree: Class 2 Felony (SDCL § 22-30-7) · Robbery in the second degree: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 22-30-7)

What are the penalties for felony classes of robbery in South Dakota?

Penalties for felony classes of robbery in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 4 Felony up to a Class 2 Felony — with the ranges set by SDCL § 22-6-1; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

Which South Dakota statute covers felony classes of robbery?

Felony classes of robbery is governed by SDCL § 22-30-7 (Felony classes of robbery).

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.