South Dakota § 22-29-18 Sufficiency of evidence for conviction.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-29-18 — Sufficiency of evidence for conviction.

South Dakota § 22-29-18

Title 22CRIMES

Ch. 22-29PERJURY AND FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-29-18 (2026).

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It is sufficient for a conviction of any offense under this chapter that a finding of guilt is based upon admissible evidence. No minimum number of witnesses is required. In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence of a conviction under this chapter, the court shall only consider whether there is evidence in the record which, if believed by the trier of fact, is sufficient to sustain a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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It is sufficient for a conviction of any offense under this chapter that a finding of guilt is based upon admissible evidence. No minimum number of witnesses is required. In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence of a conviction under this chapter, the court shall only consider whether there is evidence in the record which, if believed by the trier of fact, is sufficient to sustain a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.