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Vehicular homicide in South Dakota

Class 3 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Vehicular homicide is a Class 3 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-16-41. 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 § 22-16-41.

Common questions about vehicular homicide in South Dakota

Is vehicular homicide a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Vehicular homicide is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-16-41.

Which South Dakota statute covers vehicular homicide?

Vehicular homicide is governed by SDCL § 22-16-41 (Vehicular homicide).

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.