South Carolina § 16-3-70 Administering or attempting to administer poison.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-3-70 — Administering or attempting to administer poison.

South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 3 OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

(A)It is unlawful for a person to:

(1)maliciously administer to, attempt to administer to, aid or assist in administering to, or cause to be taken by, another person a poison or other destructive thing, with intent to kill that person; or (2) counsel, aid, or abet a person under item (1) of this subsection.

(B)A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than twenty years.

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(A) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) maliciously administer to, attempt to administer to, aid or assist in administering to, or cause to be taken by, another person a poison or other destructive thing, with intent to kill that person; or (2) counsel, aid, or abet a person under item (1) of this subsection. (B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than twenty years.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-56; 1952 Code SECTION 16-56; 1942 Code SECTION 1108; 1932 Code SECTION 1108; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 11; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 149; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 121; G. S. 2466; R. S. 121; 1859 (12) 832; 1898 (22) 812; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 161.