22-1-8. Act not deemed criminal unless prohibited by statute.
No act or omission may be deemed criminal or punishable except as prescribed or authorized by this title or by some other statute of this state.
Source: SDC 1939, §13.0103; SL 2005, ch 120, §362.
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.