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self-defense claim in South Dakota

13 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Knechtgreen
sd · 1997 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See e.g., State v. Knecht, 1997 S.D. 53 , ¶ 15, 563 N.W.2d 413, 419 .

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Lodermeier v. Classgreen
sd · 1996 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Likewise, “[fjailure to call a witness will not automatically produce ineffective assistance of counsel.” Id., 1996 SD 134, ¶20 , 555 N.W.2d. at 625 (citing Garritsen v. Leapley, 541 N.W.2d 89, 94 (S.D.1995)). [¶ 16.] Trial counsel, in his testimony at the habeas hearing, articulated his reasons for not pursuing a self-defense claim.

1998Likewise, “[fjailure to call a witness will not automatically produce ineffective assistance of counsel.” Id., 1996 SD 134, ¶20 , 555 N.W.2d. at 625 (citing Garritsen v. Leapley, 541 N.W.2d 89, 94 (S.D.1995)). [¶ 16.] Trial counsel, in his testimony at the habeas hearing, articulated his reasons for not pursuing a self-defense claim.

11
Fast Horse v. Leapleygreen
sd · 1994 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Hofer finally alleges that it was error for trial counsel not to make sure the crime scene vehicles were impounded and not to investigate the possibility of a weapon at the scene. [¶ 15.] “Selection of a defense is a trial strategy this Court will seldom reevaluate.” Lodermeier v. Class, 1996 SD 134, ¶ 12 , 555 N.W.2d 618, 623 (citing Fast Horse v. Leapley, 521 N.W.2d 102, 106 (S.D.1994)).

1998Likewise, “[fjailure to call a witness will not automatically produce ineffective assistance of counsel.” Id., 1996 SD 134, ¶20 , 555 N.W.2d. at 625 (citing Garritsen v. Leapley, 541 N.W.2d 89, 94 (S.D.1995)). [¶ 16.] Trial counsel, in his testimony at the habeas hearing, articulated his reasons for not pursuing a self-defense claim.

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Garritsen v. Leapleygreen
sd · 1995 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Likewise, “[fjailure to call a witness will not automatically produce ineffective assistance of counsel.” Id., 1996 SD 134, ¶20 , 555 N.W.2d. at 625 (citing Garritsen v. Leapley, 541 N.W.2d 89, 94 (S.D.1995)). [¶ 16.] Trial counsel, in his testimony at the habeas hearing, articulated his reasons for not pursuing a self-defense claim.

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Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc.green
sd · 1979 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

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Swier v. Norwest Bankgreen
sd · 1987 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in South Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

22023–2023
Iverson v. NPC International, Inc. green
sd · 2011
2 sentences

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

22023–2023
Steiner v. Weber green
sd · 2012
2 sentences

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

2023But even if it had been, demonstrating prejudice depends upon the strength of Ceplecha’s self-defense claim in the same way as the other specific claims. -12- #30228 assistance of counsel claims relate to the asserted “failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the ‘prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” Steiner, 2011 S.D. 40, ¶ 9 , 815 N.W.2d at 552 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 , 104 S. Ct. at 2068 ).

22023–2023
State v. Kvasnicka green
sd · 2016
2 sentences

2023In fact, it strengthens it because the standard for withdrawing a guilty plea prior to -13- #30228 sentencing seems to be more favorable to a defendant than the standard for prejudice under Strickland is for a habeas petitioner. [¶34.] Where a defendant makes a motion to withdraw a guilty plea pursuant to SDCL 23A-27-11 prior to sentencing, as Ceplecha did, “a court should exercise its discretion liberally in favor of withdrawal.” Ceplecha I, 2020 S.D. 11, ¶ 38 , 940 N.W.2d at 694 (quoting State v. Kvasnicka, 2016 S.D. 2 , ¶ 8, 873 N.W.2d 705, 708 ).

2023In fact, it strengthens it because the standard for withdrawing a guilty plea prior to -13- #30228 sentencing seems to be more favorable to a defendant than the standard for prejudice under Strickland is for a habeas petitioner. [¶34.] Where a defendant makes a motion to withdraw a guilty plea pursuant to SDCL 23A-27-11 prior to sentencing, as Ceplecha did, “a court should exercise its discretion liberally in favor of withdrawal.” Ceplecha I, 2020 S.D. 11, ¶ 38 , 940 N.W.2d at 694 (quoting State v. Kvasnicka, 2016 S.D. 2 , ¶ 8, 873 N.W.2d 705, 708 ).

22023–2023
State v. Ceplecha green
sd · 2020
2 sentences

2023In fact, it strengthens it because the standard for withdrawing a guilty plea prior to -13- #30228 sentencing seems to be more favorable to a defendant than the standard for prejudice under Strickland is for a habeas petitioner. [¶34.] Where a defendant makes a motion to withdraw a guilty plea pursuant to SDCL 23A-27-11 prior to sentencing, as Ceplecha did, “a court should exercise its discretion liberally in favor of withdrawal.” Ceplecha I, 2020 S.D. 11, ¶ 38 , 940 N.W.2d at 694 (quoting State v. Kvasnicka, 2016 S.D. 2 , ¶ 8, 873 N.W.2d 705, 708 ).

2023In fact, it strengthens it because the standard for withdrawing a guilty plea prior to -13- #30228 sentencing seems to be more favorable to a defendant than the standard for prejudice under Strickland is for a habeas petitioner. [¶34.] Where a defendant makes a motion to withdraw a guilty plea pursuant to SDCL 23A-27-11 prior to sentencing, as Ceplecha did, “a court should exercise its discretion liberally in favor of withdrawal.” Ceplecha I, 2020 S.D. 11, ¶ 38 , 940 N.W.2d at 694 (quoting State v. Kvasnicka, 2016 S.D. 2 , ¶ 8, 873 N.W.2d 705, 708 ).

22023–2023
State v. Means green
sd · 1979
2 sentences

1989In State v. Means, 276 N.W.2d 699 (S.D.1979), this court cited with approval Dawkins v. Commonwealth, 186 Va. 55 , 41 S.E.2d 500 (1947), which held that "conditions brought about by one’s own conduct may not be relied upon to invoke the excuse of self-defense.” Id. at 701.

1989In State v. Means, 276 N.W.2d 699 (S.D.1979), this court cited with approval Dawkins v. Commonwealth, 186 Va. 55 , 41 S.E.2d 500 (1947), which held that "conditions brought about by one's own conduct may not be relied upon to invoke the excuse of self-defense." Id. at 701.

21988–1989
Dawkins v. Commonwealth green
va · 1947
2 sentences

1989In State v. Means, 276 N.W.2d 699 (S.D.1979), this court cited with approval Dawkins v. Commonwealth, 186 Va. 55 , 41 S.E.2d 500 (1947), which held that "conditions brought about by one’s own conduct may not be relied upon to invoke the excuse of self-defense.” Id. at 701.

1989In State v. Means, 276 N.W.2d 699 (S.D.1979), this court cited with approval Dawkins v. Commonwealth, 186 Va. 55 , 41 S.E.2d 500 (1947), which held that "conditions brought about by one’s own conduct may not be relied upon to invoke the excuse of self-defense.” Id. at 701.

21988–1989
State v. Smith green
sd · 2023
2 sentences

2026State v. Bolden, 2024 S.D. 22, ¶ 41 , 6 N.W.3d 238 , 247 (citing State v. Smith, 2023 S.D. 32, ¶ 48 , 993 N.W.2d 576, 592 ).

2026State v. Bolden, 2024 S.D. 22, ¶ 41 , 6 N.W.3d 238 , 247 (citing State v. Smith, 2023 S.D. 32, ¶ 48 , 993 N.W.2d 576, 592 ).

12026–2026
State v. Bolden neutral
sd · 2024
1 sentence

2026State v. Bolden, 2024 S.D. 22, ¶ 41 , 6 N.W.3d 238 , 247 (citing State v. Smith, 2023 S.D. 32, ¶ 48 , 993 N.W.2d 576, 592 ).

12026–2026
Rodgers v. Commonwealth green
ky · 2009
1 sentence

2023Despite the acknowledgment that the Kentucky “General Assembly has made unmistakably clear its intent to create a true immunity, not simply a defense to criminal charges[,]” Rodgers, 285 S.W.3d at 753 , the Kentucky court nonetheless concluded that the immunity statute merely “created a new procedural bar to prosecution[]” that could be applied retroactively.

12023–2023
State v. Bogenreif green
sd · 1991
1 sentence

2004State v. Bogenreif, 465 N.W.2d 777 (1991) South Dakota: “A defendant is entitled to an instruction on his or her theory of defense if there is evidence to support it and a proper request is made.

12004–2004
United States of America, Ex Rel. Ted Means v. Herman Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary, Sioux Falls, South Dakota green
ca8 · 1980
2 sentences

1990Means v. Solem, 646 F.2d 322 (8th Cir.1980), stands only for the proposition that a defendant may be entitled to a self-defense instruction or defense of others in a riot situation if excessive force is used.

1990Means v. Solem, 646 F.2d 322 (8th Cir.1980), stands only for the proposition that a defendant may be entitled to a self-defense instruction or defense of others in a riot situation if excessive force is used.

11990–1990
State v. Jaques green
sd · 1988
1 sentence

1990In State v. Jaques, 428 N.W.2d 260 (S.D.1988), the same self-defense instruction which Luckie now objects to was given to the jury.

11990–1990
Drier v. Perfection, Inc. green
sd · 1977
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

11989–1989
Connelly v. Sherwood green
sd · 1978
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

1989See, e.g., Swier v. Norwest Bank, 409 N.W.2d 121 (S.D.1987) (Henderson, J., dissenting); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); accord Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977).

11989–1989
United States Ex Rel. Means v. Solem green
sdd · 1979
2 sentences

1982Means v. Solem, 480 F.Supp. 128 (D.S.D.1979). .

1982Means v. Solem, 480 F.Supp. 128 (D.S.D.1979). [4] Appellant contends that the trial court erred in instructing on lesser included offenses on both counts of aggravated assault.

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-18-4 (6) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-18-1.1 (5) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-16-15 (4) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-16-35 (4) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-18-1 (3) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-18-4.8 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 570 (1986–2026) OH 331 (1976–2026) IL 275 (1913–2026) PA 206 (1972–2026) WA 193 (1932–2026) CA 190 (1939–2026) MO 186 (1901–2025) IN 166 (1973–2025) NM 151 (1977–2026) NC 118 (1969–2026) FL 107 (1972–2025) MI 95 (1973–2026) KY 94 (1913–2025) MS 90 (1957–2025) MA 88 (1982–2026) CT 81 (1978–2026) CO 79 (1976–2026) KS 77 (1967–2026) GA 71 (1910–2026) DC 66 (1975–2025) AZ 60 (1972–2025) AL 56 (1876–2026) MN 55 (1984–2026) NJ 54 (1976–2025) WI 48 (1973–2026) VA 45 (1922–2025) MD 39 (1977–2026) WV 38 (1978–2026) TN 35 (1999–2026) UT 32 (1983–2026) LA 32 (1984–2026) NE 31 (1992–2026) OR 28 (1993–2026) ND 27 (1973–2026) SC 24 (1923–2025) HI 21 (1993–2025) WY 17 (1973–2026) ME 16 (1995–2023) IA 15 (1988–2020) RI 15 (1980–2021) AK 14 (1980–2022) ID 13 (2001–2025) SD 13 (1982–2026) NV 13 (1988–2026) NY 12 (1922–2023) OK 11 (1910–2021) DE 10 (1993–2025) NH 8 (1982–2025) MT 8 (1978–2025) VT 7 (1992–2025) AR 2 (2003–2016) GU 2 (2021–2025)

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