South Dakota criminal charge
Grand theft in South Dakota
Grand theft is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-30A-17. 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 § 22-30A-17.
What is the penalty for grand theft in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Grand theft — value $1,000–$2,500 — Property stolen exceeds one thousand dollars in value but is less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Grand theft — value $1,000–$2,500 — Property stolen exceeds one thousand dollars in value but is less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Grand theft — value $2,500–$5,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than two thousand five hundred dollars but less than or equal to five thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Grand theft — value $2,500–$5,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than two thousand five hundred dollars but less than or equal to five thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Grand theft — value $5,000–$100,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than five thousand dollars but less than or equal to one hundred thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (Grand theft — value $5,000–$100,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than five thousand dollars but less than or equal to one hundred thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Grand theft — value $100,000–$500,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than one hundred thousand dollars but less than or equal to five hundred thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $30,000 (Grand theft — value $100,000–$500,000 — Value of the property stolen is more than one hundred thousand dollars but less than or equal to five hundred thousand dollars.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is grand theft classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand theft — value $1,000–$2,500 | Class 6 Felony | Property stolen exceeds one thousand dollars in value but is less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars. | SDCL § 22-30A-17undefined |
| Grand theft — value $2,500–$5,000 | Class 5 Felony | Value of the property stolen is more than two thousand five hundred dollars but less than or equal to five thousand dollars. | SDCL § 22-30A-17undefined |
| Grand theft — value $5,000–$100,000 | Class 4 Felony | Value of the property stolen is more than five thousand dollars but less than or equal to one hundred thousand dollars. | SDCL § 22-30A-17undefined |
| Grand theft — value $100,000–$500,000 | Class 3 Felony | Value of the property stolen is more than one hundred thousand dollars but less than or equal to five hundred thousand dollars. | SDCL § 22-30A-17undefined |
Common questions about grand theft in South Dakota
Is grand theft a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: grand theft ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-30A-17.
Grand theft — value $1,000–$2,500: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $2,500–$5,000: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $5,000–$100,000: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $100,000–$500,000: Class 3 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17)
What are the penalties for grand theft in South Dakota?
Penalties for grand theft in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 3 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 grand theft?
Grand theft is governed by SDCL § 22-30A-17 (Grand theft--Penalty).
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.