[deport]

Janklow, the state's only congressman, is accused of speeding, running a stop sign, reckless driving and second-degree manslaughter (search) If convicted of manslaughter, a felony, Janklow could face up to 10 years in prison, as well as a House ethics committee investigation.

Under the committee's rules, representatives convicted of a crime that carries two or more years in prison should refrain from voting in the chamber until they are cleared or are re-elected.

The ethics committee could issue a critical report, with no other action required. It could also recommend a House resolution reprimanding him, censuring him or even expelling him. Click

[Wolfstar]

If Janklow has any decency left in him, I would expect him to resign his seat. But the single biggest problem with the modern professional politician (all levels, parties, and states) is their tendency to hang onto their elective offices no matter what: criminal conviction, illness, family tragedy, ethics violations, age-related debilitation. Makes no difference, because they have such a strong sense of entitlement to the offices they occupy. Too bad the term limits movement has pretty much died out. Sigh.