Murder in the second degree is a lesser included offense of murder in the first degree. Manslaughter in the first degree is a lesser included offense of murder in the first degree and murder in the second degree. Manslaughter in the second degree is a lesser included offense of murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, and manslaughter in the first degree. Source: SL 2005, ch 120 , § 436.
Lesser included offenses
SDCL § 22-16-20.1 — under HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE.
SDCL § 22-16-20.1