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South Carolina Criminal Laws

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While South Carolinians are some of the friendliest people in the country, the state also ranks high on the list of violent crime. South Carolina’s criminal laws cover unlawful conduct ranging from the standard physical crimes like murder, kidnapping, and theft to more complicated crimes like conspiracy, tax evasion, and computer crime. Palmetto State criminal statutes also prohibit drug possession, manufacture, and trafficking, and have consumer protection laws that can prosecute pyramid schemes, telemarketers, and identity thieves. The links below provide state-specific laws on a wide range of crimes, including assault, theft, DUI, and drug crimes.

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  • South Carolina Gun Control Laws

    While the federal government has laws in place regulating the sale and ownership of firearms, so do the states. Learn about South Carolina’s gun control laws here.

  • South Carolina Cocaine Laws

    Like all other states, South Carolina treats the possession, sale, and distribution of cocaine as serious crimes. Learn more about the different types of cocaine crimes and penalties.

  • South Carolina Identity Theft Laws

    South Carolina, like most states, has laws on the books protecting individuals from the unauthorized use or theft of their personal information. Learn more here.

  • South Carolina Child Abuse Laws

    Under South Carolina law, it’s not only a crime to abuse a child, but failing to report a case of child abuse is illegal as well in some circumstances.

  • South Carolina Capital Punishment Laws

    Capital punishment, or the “death penalty,” is a valid sentence in South Carolina for individuals convicted of murder. Learn more about the state’s capital punishment laws.

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