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South Dakota criminal charge

Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property in South Dakota

Class 3 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property is a Class 3 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14A-6. As a Class 3 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 § 22-14A-6.

What is the penalty for possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property in South Dakota?

Penalties for Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 15 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $30,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property in South Dakota

Is possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14A-6.

What are the penalties for possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property in South Dakota?

As a Class 3 Felony, possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property carries up to 15 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $30,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property?

Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property is governed by SDCL § 22-14A-6 (Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property--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.