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Solicitations and agreements by witnesses in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Solicitations and agreements by witnesses is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-12A-14. As a Class 6 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 § 22-12A-14.

What is the penalty for solicitations and agreements by witnesses in South Dakota?

Penalties for Solicitations and agreements by witnesses
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about solicitations and agreements by witnesses in South Dakota

Is solicitations and agreements by witnesses a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Solicitations and agreements by witnesses is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-14.

What are the penalties for solicitations and agreements by witnesses in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, solicitations and agreements by witnesses carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers solicitations and agreements by witnesses?

Solicitations and agreements by witnesses is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-14 (Solicitations and agreements by witnesses--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.