South Dakota criminal charge
Misprision of felony in South Dakota
Misprision of felony is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-11-12. 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 § 22-11-12.
What is the penalty for misprision of felony 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 misprision of felony in South Dakota
Is misprision of felony a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Misprision of felony is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-12.
What are the penalties for misprision of felony in South Dakota?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, misprision of felony 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 misprision of felony?
Misprision of felony is governed by SDCL § 22-11-12 (Misprision of felony--Misdemeanor).
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.