South Dakota Codified Laws 22-7-8. Three or more additional felony convictions including one or more crimes ofviolence–Enhancement of sentence
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If a defendant has been convicted of three or more felonies in addition to the principal felony and one or more of the prior felony convictions was for a crime of violence as defined in subdivision 22-1-2(9), the sentence for the principal felony shall be enhanced to the sentence for a Class C felony.
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 C felony | up to life | up to $50,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-7-8
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.0611; SDCL, § 22-7-1; SL 1976, ch 158, § 7-3; SL 1977, ch 189, § 19; SL 1981, ch 13, § 4; SL 1984, ch 166, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 384.