South Dakota criminal charge
Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others in South Dakota
Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-11-15. As a Class 5 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 § 22-11-15.
What is the penalty for threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others in South Dakota
Is threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-15.
What are the penalties for threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others in South Dakota?
As a Class 5 Felony, threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).
Which South Dakota statute covers threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others?
Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others is governed by SDCL § 22-11-15 (Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others).
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.