South Dakota Codified Laws 22-29-5. Felony classes of perjury
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Perjury:
(1) If committed in any trial for felony, is a Class 3 felony;
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | up to 15 years | up to $30,000 |
| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-29-5
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) If committed in any other trial, court proceeding, deposition, or administrative proceeding conducted under oath, is a Class 5 felony;
(3) If committed in any other manner proscribed by law, is a Class 6 felony.
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1238; SL 1976, ch 158, § 29-2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 34; SL 2007, ch 145, § 1.