South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-16-31 — Excusable homicide--Heat of passion--Provocation--Sudden combat--Limitations.

South Dakota·Title 22 CRIMES·Ch. 22-15 HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE
Homicide is excusable if committed by accident and misfortune in the heat of passion, upon sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a sudden combat. However, to be excusable, no undue advantage may be taken nor any dangerous weapon used and the killing may not be done in a cruel or unusual manner.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 13.2002 (2); SL 2005, ch 120, § 162.

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