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Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-29-15. 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 § 22-29-15.

What is the penalty for obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Penalties for Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor
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 obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor in South Dakota

Is obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-29-15.

What are the penalties for obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor 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 obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor?

Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor is governed by SDCL § 22-29-15 (Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as 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.