22-1-4. Felony and misdemeanor distinguished.
Any crime is either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is a crime which is or may be punishable by imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Every other crime is a misdemeanor.
Source: SDC 1939, §13.0103; SL 1976, ch 158, §1-7; SL 2005, ch 120, §359.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 22-1-1 - Common-law rule of strict construction abrogated.
Section 22-1-4 - Felony and misdemeanor distinguished.
Section 22-1-6 - Performance of required act by another.
Section 22-1-7 - Completion of crime involving dispatch of letter.
Section 22-1-8 - Act not deemed criminal unless prohibited by statute.
Section 22-1-9 - Official possession of prohibited objects permitted.