South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-10. Compounding a felony or misdemeanor
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Any person who accepts, or offers or agrees to accept, any pecuniary benefit as consideration for:
(1) Refraining from seeking prosecution of an offender; or
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-10
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission or suspected commission of any crime or any information relating to a crime;
is guilty of compounding. Compounding a felony is a Class 6 felony. Compounding a misdemeanor is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 13.0304, 13.0305; SDCL, §§ 22-3-6, 22-3-7; SL 1976, ch 158, § 11-5; SL 2005, ch 120, § 203.