Skip to main content
US Criminal Defense.org
Menu

South Dakota criminal charge

Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-49-4. 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 § 22-49-4.

What is the penalty for hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity in South Dakota?

Penalties for Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity
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 hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity in South Dakota

Is hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-49-4.

What are the penalties for hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity 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 hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity?

Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity is governed by SDCL § 22-49-4 (Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity--Felony).

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.