South Dakota § 22-18-1.1 - Aggravated assault--Penalty.

§ 22-18-1.1. Aggravated assault--Penalty.

No person may:

(1)    Cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life;

(2)    Attempt to cause, or knowingly cause, bodily injury to another with a dangerous weapon;

(3)    Assault another with intent to commit bodily injury, which results in serious bodily injury;

(4)    Attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon or a physical object realistically simulating a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm; or

(5)    Attempt to induce a fear of death or imminent serious bodily harm by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose and mouth.

A person who violates this section is guilty of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is a Class 3 felony.

Source: SDC 1939, §§ 13.1601, 13.2101, 13.2202, 13.2302, 13.2404; SL 1941, ch 46; SDCL §§ 22-18-9 to 22-18-11, 22-18-15, 22-18-21; SL 1976, ch 158, § 18-2; SL 1977, ch 189, §§ 46, 47; SL 1980, ch 173, § 3; SL 1981, ch 13, § 5; SL 1986, ch 180; SL 1997, ch 130, § 4; SL 2002, ch 106, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 2; SL 2012, ch 122, § 1; SL 2012, ch 123, § 4; SL 2026, ch 101, § 1.