Notwithstanding § 22-4-1, attempted first degree murder, as defined by § 22-16-4, if committed against a law enforcement officer while the officer was engaged in the performance of the officer's duties, is a Class 1 felony.
S.D. Codified Laws § 22-4-3
Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer
Source: SL 2023, ch 67, § 2.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.