South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-18-1.1 — Aggravated assault--Penalty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 18: Assaults And Personal Injuries, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-18-1.1
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
No person may:
(1) Cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life;
(2) Attempt to cause, or knowingly cause, bodily injury to another with a dangerous weapon;
(3) Assault another with intent to commit bodily injury, which results in serious bodily injury;
(4) Attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon or a physical object realistically simulating a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm; or
(5) Attempt to induce a fear of death or imminent serious bodily harm by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose and mouth.
A person who violates this section is guilty of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is a Class 3 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is aggravated assault a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Aggravated assault is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-1.1.
Which South Dakota statute covers aggravated assault?
Aggravated assault is governed by SDCL § 22-18-1.1 (Aggravated assault--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.