South Carolina § 16-13-170 Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-13-170 — Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter.

South Carolina § 16-13-170

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 13FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-13-170 (2026).

Text

It is unlawful for a person to:

(1)enter, without breaking, or attempt to enter a house or vessel, with intent to steal or commit any other crime; or (2) conceal himself in a house or vessel, with intent to commit a crime. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

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It is unlawful for a person to: (1) enter, without breaking, or attempt to enter a house or vessel, with intent to steal or commit any other crime; or (2) conceal himself in a house or vessel, with intent to commit a crime. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-361; 1952 Code SECTION 16-361; 1942 Code SECTION 1154; 1932 Code SECTION 1154; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 48; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 198; 1905 (24) 849; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 31.