South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-4-3 — Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer
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 § 22-4-3
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.
Notwithstanding § 22-4-1, attempted first degree murder, as defined by § 22-16-4, if committed against a law enforcement officer while the officer was engaged in the performance of the officer's duties, is a Class 1 felony.
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Is attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer is a Class 1 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-4-3.
Which South Dakota statute covers attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer?
Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer is governed by SDCL § 22-4-3 (Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer).
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