State v. Pickner

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2026 S.D. 29

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. WILEY JOE PICKNER, Defendant and Appellee. APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HUGHES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA THE HONORABLE M. BRIDGET MAYER Judge MARTY J. JACKLEY Attorney General ERIN E. HANDKE Assistant Attorney General Pierre, South Dakota Attorneys for plaintiff and appellant. JUSTIN L. BELL of May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson, LLP Pierre, South Dakota Attorneys for defendant and appellee. ARGUED MARCH 19, 2026 OPINION FILED 05/13/26 #31154 MYREN,…