Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer

SDCL § 22-4-3 — under ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT CRIME.

SDCL § 22-4-3

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. Source: SL 2023, ch 67 , § 2.