South Carolina Statutes
§ 16-13-170 — Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter.
South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 13 FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS
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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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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 16-13-10
Forgery.§ 16-13-100
Stealing crude turpentine.§ 16-13-110
Shoplifting.§ 16-13-111
Reports of shoplifting convictions.§ 16-13-130
Sections 16-13-110 and 16-13-120 cumulative.§ 16-13-135
Organized retail crime; penalties.§ 16-13-150
Purse snatching.