All criminal offenses created by statute after July 1, 1993, must be classified according to the maximum term of imprisonment provided in the statute and pursuant to Sections 16-1-10 and 16-1-20, except as provided in Section 16-1-10(D).
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-13; 1960 (51) 1602; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 3.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 1 - Felonies And Misdemeanors; Accessories
Section 16-1-10. Categorization of felonies and misdemeanors; exemptions.
Section 16-1-20. Penalties for classes of felonies.
Section 16-1-30. Classification of new statutory offenses.
Section 16-1-50. Indictment and conviction of accessories.
Section 16-1-55. Classification of accessory crimes.
Section 16-1-57. Classification of third or subsequent conviction of certain property crimes.
Section 16-1-60. Violent crimes defined.
Section 16-1-70. Nonviolent crimes.
Section 16-1-80. Offense of attempt punished as principal offense.
Section 16-1-90. Crimes classified as felonies.
Section 16-1-100. Crimes classified as misdemeanors.
Section 16-1-120. Increased sentences for repeat offenders.
Section 16-1-130. Persons not eligible for diversion program.