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Incitement to riot in South Dakota

Class 5 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Incitement to riot is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-10-17. As a Class 5 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 § 22-10-17.

What is the penalty for incitement to riot in South Dakota?

Penalties for Incitement to riot
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 5 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $10,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about incitement to riot in South Dakota

Is incitement to riot a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Incitement to riot is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-10-17.

What are the penalties for incitement to riot in South Dakota?

As a Class 5 Felony, incitement to riot carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers incitement to riot?

Incitement to riot is governed by SDCL § 22-10-17 (Incitement to riot--Violation as 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.