22-12-6. Validity of obligation no defense to simulated process charge.
It is no defense to a charge of uttering simulated process, that the document bears any statement that the thing of value sought to be obtained was to apply as payment on a valid obligation.
Source: SL 1964, ch 34, §2; SL 1976, ch 158, §12-3; SL 2005, ch 120, §235.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 12 - Abuse Of Judicial Process
Section 22-12-1 - Barratry--Misdemeanor.
Section 22-12-5 - Uttering simulated process--Misdemeanor.
Section 22-12-6 - Validity of obligation no defense to simulated process charge.
Section 22-12-7 - Deposit in post office or delivery for forwarding as proof of uttering.
Section 22-12-8 - Genuine legal forms not prohibited.
Section 22-12-10 - Arrest or seizure of property without process--Misdemeanor.
Section 22-12-13 - Malicious procurement of search warrant--Misdemeanor.
Section 22-12-15 - Delay in taking arrested person before magistrate--Misdemeanor.