South Dakota criminal charge
Vehicular battery in South Dakota
Class 4 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
Vehicular battery is a Class 4 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-18-36. 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 § 22-18-36.
Common questions about vehicular battery in South Dakota
Is vehicular battery a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Vehicular battery is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-36.
Which South Dakota statute covers vehicular battery?
Vehicular battery is governed by SDCL § 22-18-36 (Vehicular battery).
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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.