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Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-12A-8. 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-8.

What is the penalty for solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act in South Dakota?

Penalties for Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act
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 solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act in South Dakota

Is solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-8.

What are the penalties for solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act 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 solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act?

Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-8 (Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act--Misdemeanor).

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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.