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Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-40-1. 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 § 22-40-1.

What is the penalty for impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer in South Dakota?

Penalties for Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $2,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer in South Dakota

Is impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-40-1.

What are the penalties for impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer 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 with intent to deceive law enforcement officer?

Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer is governed by SDCL § 22-40-1 (Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer--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.