A person who commits the offense of accessory after the fact must be punished based upon the classification below the punishment provided for the principal offense, except for Class A, Class B, and Class C felonies or murder. If the principal offense is a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony or murder, the penalty must be as prescribed for a Class D felony.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 184, Section 6.
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.