South Dakota Codified Laws 22-6-5.2. Enhanced penalty for second, third, or subsequent violations–Limitation
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No enhanced penalty may be imposed for any second, third, or subsequent violation, except for an offense pursuant to the provisions of chapter 32-23, unless the defendant was convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere to the prior offense previous in time to committing the relevant second, third, or subsequent offense.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-6-5.2
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 430; SL 2012, ch 119, § 1.