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State of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield

Date: 03-27-2026

Case Number: 2026 S.D. 20

Judge: Cheryle W. Gering

Court: Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit, Bon Homme County, South Dakota

Plaintiff's Attorney: Bon Homme County, South Dakota, State's Attorney Abigail Monger

Defendant's Attorney: Wanda Howey-Fox

Description:
Tyndall, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of simple assault against a Department of Corrections employee and one count of intentional damage to property. Count 1 for simple assault was charged under SDCL 22-18-1(1) and 22-18-1.05, and Count 2 for simple assault was charged under SDCL 22-18-1(5) and SDCL 22-18-1.05. Count 3 for intentional damage to property was charged under SDCL 22-34-1(1). Warfield pleaded not guilty to each offense.
Outcome:
Guilty.

Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield?

The outcome was: Guilty. Affirmed

Which court heard State of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield?

This case was heard in Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, SD. The presiding judge was Cheryle W. Gering.

Who were the attorneys in State of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield?

Plaintiff's attorney: Bon Homme County, South Dakota, State's Attorney Abigail Monger. Defendant's attorney: Wanda Howey-Fox.

When was State of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield decided?

This case was decided on March 27, 2026.