South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-4. Resisting arrest–Misdemeanor
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Any person who intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a law enforcement officer, acting under color of authority, from effecting an arrest of the actor or another, by:
(1) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the law enforcement officer or any other person; 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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-4
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Using any other means which creates a substantial risk of causing physical injury to the law enforcement officer or any other person;
is guilty of resisting arrest. Resisting arrest is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1976, ch 158, § 11-2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 194.