South Dakota Codified Laws 22-4A-1. Criminal solicitation–Penalty
Any person who, with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of a crime, commands, hires, requests, or solicits another person to engage in specific conduct which would constitute the commission of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense, is guilty of criminal solicitation.
Criminal solicitation is a:
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 felony | up to 50 years | up to $50,000 |
| Class 2 felony | up to 25 years | up to $50,000 |
| Class 3 felony | up to 15 years | up to $30,000 |
| Class 4 felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-4A-1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(1) Class 1 felony if the offense solicited is a Class A, B or C felony;
(2) Class 2 felony if the offense solicited is a Class 1 felony;
(3) Class 3 felony if the offense solicited is a Class 2 felony;
(4) Class 4 felony if the offense solicited is a Class 3 felony;
(5) Class 5 felony if the offense solicited is a Class 4 felony;
(6) Class 6 felony if the offense solicited is a Class 5 felony; or
(7) Class 1 misdemeanor if the offense solicited is a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 438.