South Dakota criminal charge
Punishment for prohibited driving in South Dakota
Punishment for prohibited driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 32-23-2. 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 § 32-23-2.
Common questions about punishment for prohibited driving in South Dakota
Is punishment for prohibited driving a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Punishment for prohibited driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-23-2.
Which South Dakota statute covers punishment for prohibited driving?
Punishment for prohibited driving is governed by SDCL § 32-23-2 (Punishment for prohibited driving--First offense--Limited driving privilege).
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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.