South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-35. Disorderly conduct–Misdemeanor
Any person who intentionally causes serious public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to any other person, or creates a risk thereof by:
(1) Engaging in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior;
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 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-35
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- 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.
(2) Making unreasonable noise;
(3) Disturbing any lawful assembly or meeting of persons without lawful authority; or
(4) Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
is guilty of disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct is a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, if the defendant has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty to, three or more violations of this section, within the preceding ten years, the defendant is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for any fourth or subsequent offense.
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 13.1401, 13.1409, 13.1421; SDCL §§ 22-13-2, 22-13-3; SL 1976, ch 158, § 13-1; SL 1984, ch 164; SDCL § 22-13-1; SL 2005, ch 120, §§ 130, 131; SL 2007, ch 142, § 1.