South Dakota criminal charge
Indecent exposure in South Dakota
Indecent exposure is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-24-1.2. 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 § 22-24-1.2.
What is the penalty for indecent exposure in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Indecent exposure - base offense — Applies to a standard violation of the indecent exposure statute.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Indecent exposure - base offense — Applies to a standard violation of the indecent exposure statute.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Indecent exposure - prior felony sex offense conviction — Applies when the person has a prior felony conviction under §22-22-1, §22-22-7, or §§22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Indecent exposure - prior felony sex offense conviction — Applies when the person has a prior felony conviction under §22-22-1, §22-22-7, or §§22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Indecent exposure - third or subsequent offense — Applies when the person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this indecent exposure section.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Indecent exposure - third or subsequent offense — Applies when the person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this indecent exposure section.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is indecent exposure classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indecent exposure - base offense | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies to a standard violation of the indecent exposure statute. | SDCL § 22-24-1.2undefined |
| Indecent exposure - prior felony sex offense conviction | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the person has a prior felony conviction under §22-22-1, §22-22-7, or §§22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37. | SDCL § 22-24-1.2undefined |
| Indecent exposure - third or subsequent offense | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this indecent exposure section. | SDCL § 22-24-1.2undefined |
Common questions about indecent exposure in South Dakota
Is indecent exposure a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: indecent exposure ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24-1.2.
Indecent exposure - base offense: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-24-1.2) · Indecent exposure - prior felony sex offense conviction: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24-1.2) · Indecent exposure - third or subsequent offense: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24-1.2)
What are the penalties for indecent exposure in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers indecent exposure?
Indecent exposure is governed by SDCL § 22-24-1.2 (Indecent exposure--Misdemeanor or 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.