After conviction of an offense not punishable by death or life imprisonment, a defendant may be placed on probation. No person who has been previously convicted for a crime of violence as defined in subdivision § 22-1-2(9) may be placed on probation if his second or subsequent felony conviction is for a crime of violence as defined in subdivision § 22-1-2(9).

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-12

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.5201; SDCL, § 23-57-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 344; SL 1979, ch 159, § 16; SL 1987, ch 177, § 1.