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Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14-7. 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 § 22-14-7.

What is the penalty for reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow in South Dakota?

Penalties for Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $2,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow in South Dakota

Is reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14-7.

What are the penalties for reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow 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 reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow?

Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow is governed by SDCL § 22-14-7 (Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow--Leaving trip device--Possession of loaded firearm while intoxicated--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.