South Dakota legal term
Former acquittal in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Former acquittal” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Former acquittal” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(5) "Former acquittal," a plea to prevent a criminal action stating that the defendant has been charged and tried for the same alleged offense and has been acquitted. (SDCL § 23A-45-9)
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