§ 22-10A-1 Definitions
§ 22-10A-2 Reclassification of offense if part of street gang activity
§ 22-10A-3 Allegation of gang membership filed as separate information
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 10A - Street Gang Activity

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2