South Dakota criminal charge
Fraudulent claim prohibited in South Dakota
Fraudulent claim prohibited is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 23A-28B-35. 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 § 23A-28B-35.
What is the penalty for fraudulent claim prohibited in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Fraudulent claim - $1,000 or less — The fraudulent application or claim amount is one thousand dollars or less.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Fraudulent claim - $1,000 or less — The fraudulent application or claim amount is one thousand dollars or less.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Fraudulent claim - exceeding $1,000 — The fraudulent application or claim amount exceeds one thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (Fraudulent claim - exceeding $1,000 — The fraudulent application or claim amount exceeds one thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is fraudulent claim prohibited classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent claim - $1,000 or less | Class 1 Misdemeanor | The fraudulent application or claim amount is one thousand dollars or less. | SDCL § 23A-28B-35undefined |
| Fraudulent claim - exceeding $1,000 | Class 4 Felony | The fraudulent application or claim amount exceeds one thousand dollars. | SDCL § 23A-28B-35undefined |
Common questions about fraudulent claim prohibited in South Dakota
Is fraudulent claim prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent claim prohibited ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 23A-28B-35.
Fraudulent claim - $1,000 or less: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 23A-28B-35) · Fraudulent claim - exceeding $1,000: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 23A-28B-35)
What are the penalties for fraudulent claim prohibited in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers fraudulent claim prohibited?
Fraudulent claim prohibited is governed by SDCL § 23A-28B-35 (Fraudulent claim prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor or 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.