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Sexual penetration by psychotherapist in South Dakota

Class 4 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Sexual penetration by psychotherapist is a Class 4 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-22-29. 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 § 22-22-29.

What is the penalty for sexual penetration by psychotherapist in South Dakota?

Penalties for Sexual penetration by psychotherapist
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 10 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $20,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about sexual penetration by psychotherapist in South Dakota

Is sexual penetration by psychotherapist a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Sexual penetration by psychotherapist is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-22-29.

What are the penalties for sexual penetration by psychotherapist in South Dakota?

As a Class 4 Felony, sexual penetration by psychotherapist carries up to 10 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers sexual penetration by psychotherapist?

Sexual penetration by psychotherapist is governed by SDCL § 22-22-29 (Sexual penetration by psychotherapist--Felony).

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.