South Dakota criminal charge
Punishment for sixth or subsequent offense in South Dakota
Punishment for sixth or subsequent offense is a Class 4 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 32-23-4.9. As a Class 4 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 § 32-23-4.9.
Common questions about punishment for sixth or subsequent offense in South Dakota
Is punishment for sixth or subsequent offense a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers punishment for sixth or subsequent offense?
Punishment for sixth or subsequent offense is governed by SDCL § 32-23-4.9 (Punishment for sixth or subsequent offense--Mandatory sentence--Revocation of driving privilege--Jail sentence for driving while privilege revoked--Limited driving privilege--Supervision).
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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.