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Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-32-17. 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 § 22-32-17.

What is the penalty for possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary in South Dakota?

Penalties for Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary
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 possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary in South Dakota

Is possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-32-17.

What are the penalties for possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary 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 possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary?

Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary is governed by SDCL § 22-32-17 (Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary--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.