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Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14-15.2. 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 § 22-14-15.2.

What is the penalty for possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence in South Dakota?

Penalties for Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence
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 possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence in South Dakota

Is possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14-15.2.

What are the penalties for possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence 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 possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence?

Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence is governed by SDCL § 22-14-15.2 (Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence--Misdemeanor--Civil rights restored--Repeal of section--Order restoring rights).

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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.