South Dakota Codified Laws 13-10-16. Conviction defined
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For purposes of §§ 13-10-12 to 13-10-16, inclusive, the term, conviction, means a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere in this state or any other state. A duly certified copy of the court record is proof of the conviction and sentence.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 13-10-16
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
Source: SL 2000, ch 76, § 5.