If an adult has a previous conviction for violation of subdivision 22-22-1(5), or a previous conviction for a felony violation of § 22-22-7, or a previous misdemeanor conviction of § 22-22-7 for a violation committed as an adult, any subsequent conviction of subdivision 22-22-1(5) or § 22-22-7, is a Class 2 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 felonyup to 25 yearsup to $50,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-22-7.7

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Source: SL 2010, ch 115, § 2.