South Dakota criminal charge
Fetal homicide in South Dakota
Fetal homicide is a Class B Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-16-1.1. As a Class B 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 § 22-16-1.1.
What is the penalty for fetal homicide in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | life imprisonment in a state correctional facility; a lesser sentence may not be given (term of years permitted only if the defendant was under eighteen at the time of the offense) | mandatory | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about fetal homicide in South Dakota
Is fetal homicide a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Fetal homicide is a Class B Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-16-1.1.
What are the penalties for fetal homicide in South Dakota?
As a Class B Felony, fetal homicide carries life imprisonment in a state correctional facility; a lesser sentence may not be given (term of years permitted only if the defendant was under eighteen at the time of the offense) of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).
Which South Dakota statute covers fetal homicide?
Fetal homicide is governed by SDCL § 22-16-1.1 (Fetal homicide--Felony--Application).
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.