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Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence in South Dakota

Class 5 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-12A-15. 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 § 22-12A-15.

What is the penalty for offer of forged or fraudulent evidence in South Dakota?

Penalties for Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence
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 offer of forged or fraudulent evidence in South Dakota

Is offer of forged or fraudulent evidence a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-15.

What are the penalties for offer of forged or fraudulent evidence in South Dakota?

As a Class 5 Felony, offer of forged or fraudulent evidence 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 offer of forged or fraudulent evidence?

Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-15 (Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence--Felony).

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.