Sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist - South Dakota Sexual Assault Laws

In South Dakota, the criminal charge of Sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist is classified as a Class 5 felony.

Sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist Crime & Punishment in South Dakota :

The South Dakota code § 22-22-28 defines one degrees of the crime sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity Sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist - Charge Description Punishment
Class 5 felony
A maximum of 5 years in prison and a maximum of $10,000 in fines

Sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist is a charge that is unique to South Dakota. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual contact with emotionally dependent patient by psychotherapist in South Dakota will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.


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