South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 3 – Parties to Crimes


§ 22-3-1	Persons capable of committing crimes–Exceptions
§ 22-3-1.1	Voluntary consumption of alcohol or controlled substance not causing insanity
§ 22-3-3	Aiding, abetting or advising–Accountability as principal
§ 22-3-3.1	Distinction between accessory before the fact and principal abrogated
§ 22-3-5	Accessories to crime–Misdemeanors excepted
§ 22-3-5.1	Accessory punishable though principal not tried or acquitted
§ 22-3-8	Conspiracy to commit offense–Punishment

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Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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