South Dakota Codified Laws 35-9-8. Driver’s license revocation for certain violations
If the conviction or adjudication for a violation of § 35-9-1 is for a first offense, the court shall, in addition to any other penalty allowed by law, order the revocation of the defendant‘s driving privileges for a period not less than thirty days and not to exceed one year. However, the court may issue an order permitting the person to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of the person’s employment or attendance at school or to court–ordered counseling programs during the hours of the day and the days of the week set forth in the order. The court may also restrict the privilege in such manner as it sees fit for a period not to exceed one year.
If the conviction or adjudication for a violation of § 35-9-1 is for a second or subsequent offense, the court shall, in addition to any other penalty allowed by law, order the revocation of the defendant’s driving privileges for a period not less than sixty days and not to exceed one year.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 35-9-8
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 2001, ch 174, § 3.