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Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety in South Dakota

Class 3 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety is a Class 3 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14A-19. As a Class 3 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 § 22-14A-19.

What is the penalty for use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety in South Dakota?

Penalties for Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 15 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $30,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety in South Dakota

Is use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14A-19.

What are the penalties for use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety in South Dakota?

As a Class 3 Felony, use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety carries up to 15 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $30,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety?

Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety is governed by SDCL § 22-14A-19 (Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety--Felony).

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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.