South Dakota Statutes
§ 22-16-3 — Relationship between accused and victim bearing on degree of homicide.
If the degree of homicide is made to depend upon its having been committed under circumstances evidencing a depraved mind or unusual cruelty, or in a cruel manner, the jury may take into consideration any domestic or confidential relationship which existed between the accused and the person killed.
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Related
State v. Waff
373 N.W.2d 18 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
State v. Disbrow
266 N.W.2d 246 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1978)
Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 13.2005; SL 1976, ch 158, §
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