If evidence adduced in an investigation indicates that the accused committed an uncharged offense, the investigating officer may investigate the subject matter of that offense without the accused having first been charged with the offense if the accused is:

(1) Present at the investigation;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-103

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(2) Informed of the nature of each uncharged offense investigated; and

(3) Afforded the opportunities for representation, cross-examination, and presentation prescribed in § 33-10-101.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 84.