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Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 26-10-30. As a Class 6 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 § 26-10-30.

What is the penalty for permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony in South Dakota?

Penalties for Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony in South Dakota

Is permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 26-10-30.

What are the penalties for permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony?

Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony is governed by SDCL § 26-10-30 (Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony--Affirmative defense).

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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.