South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-15.2. Threatening constitutional officer or family–Felony
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Any person who, knowingly and intentionally, deposits for conveyance in the mail or for a delivery from any post office or by any messenger any letter, paper, writing, print, or document containing any threat to take the life of or to inflict bodily harm upon a constitutional officer or former constitutional officer of the state, or a member of the constitutional officer’s immediate family, or who, knowingly and intentionally, otherwise makes any threat to take the life of or to inflict bodily harm upon a constitutional officer or former constitutional officer or a member of the constitutional officer’s immediate family is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-15.2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1985, ch 173; SL 2005, ch 120, § 209.