South Dakota Statutes
§ 22-16-31 — Excusable homicide--Heat of passion--Provocation--Sudden combat--Limitations.
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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Related
State v. Birdshead
2015 SD 77 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2015)
State v. Randle
2018 SD 61 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2018)
Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 13.2002 (2); SL 2005, ch 120, § 162.
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