South Dakota criminal charge
Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud in South Dakota
Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-40-16. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, 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 § 22-40-16.
What is the penalty for impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud in South Dakota
Is impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-40-16.
What are the penalties for impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud in South Dakota?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-2 (current).
Which South Dakota statute covers impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud?
Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud is governed by SDCL § 22-40-16 (Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud--Misdemeanor).
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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.