South Dakota criminal charge
Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance in South Dakota
Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-42-4.1. 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 § 22-42-4.1.
What is the penalty for prescription required to dispense schedule iii or schedule iv substance in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about prescription required to dispense schedule iii or schedule iv substance in South Dakota
Is prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-42-4.1.
What are the penalties for prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance in South Dakota?
As a Class 5 Felony, prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance 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 prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance?
Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance is governed by SDCL § 22-42-4.1 (Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance--Refill restricted--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.