South Dakota legal term
Motor vehicle in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Motor vehicle” 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 “Motor vehicle” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(26) "Motor vehicle," any automobile, motor truck, motorcycle, house trailer, trailer coach, cabin trailer, or any vehicle propelled by power other than muscular power; (27) "Obtain," (a) In relation to property, to bring about a transfer or purported transfer of a legal interest in the property, whether to the actor or another; or (b) In relation to labor or service, to secure performance thereof; (28) "Occupied structure," any structure: (a) Which is the permanent or temporary habitation of any person, whether or not any person is actually present; (b) Which at the time is specially adapted (SDCL § 22-1-2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aggravated criminal entry of a motor vehicle
- Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage
- Criminal entry of a motor vehicle
- Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle
- Discharge of firearm from moving motor vehicle within municipality
- Driver
- Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled
- Duty to give immediate notice of accident to law enforcement officer
- Information furnished by driver involved in property damage accident
- Passenger
- Placement of explosive or device as to endanger human life or safety
- Registration of convicted sex offenders
Related terms in the same statutes
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