South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-4-1 — Attempt--Punishment
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 4: Attempts To Commit Crime, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-4-1
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.
Unless specific provision is made by law, any person who attempts to commit a crime and, in the attempt, does any act toward the commission of the crime, but fails or is prevented or intercepted in the perpetration of that crime, is punishable for the attempt at a maximum sentence of one-half of the penalty prescribed for the underlying crime. Unless specific provision is made by law, any person who attempts to commit a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
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Is attempt a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Attempt is a Class 2 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-4-1.
Attempt to commit Class A, B, or C felony: Class 2 Felony (SDCL § 22-4-1)
Which South Dakota statute covers attempt?
Attempt is governed by SDCL § 22-4-1 (Attempt--Punishment).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.