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.

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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.