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Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-10-11. 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 § 22-10-11.

What is the penalty for refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly in South Dakota?

Penalties for Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly
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 refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly in South Dakota

Is refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-10-11.

What are the penalties for refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly 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 refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly?

Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly is governed by SDCL § 22-10-11 (Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly--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.