South Dakota Codified Laws 22-16-12. Classification of murder

Murder in the first degree is a Class A felony. Murder in the second degree is a Class B felony.

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
Class A felony	up to life	up to $50,000
Class B felony	up to life	up to $50,000

For details, see § 22-6-1

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Source: SDC 1939, § 13.2012; SL 1939, ch 30; SL 1955, ch 28; SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-2; SL 1978, ch 349, § 9; SL 1980, ch 173, § 12.