South Dakota criminal charge
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office in South Dakota
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-12A-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 § 22-12A-2.
What is the penalty for receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office in South Dakota
Is receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-2.
What are the penalties for receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office in South Dakota?
As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office 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 receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office?
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-2 (Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office--Misdemeanor).
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.