The provisions of § 42-8-45.4 do not limit the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the question whether or not the defendant was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 42-8-45.5

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.

Source: SL 1992, ch 306, § 7; SL 2012, ch 208, § 5.