S.C. Code Ann. § 16-1-10
(A) Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, into the following six categories:
(B) Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, into the following three categories:
(D) The following offenses are classified as exempt under subsections (A) and (B):
10-11-325(B)(1) Detonating an explosive or destructive device or igniting
an incendiary device upon the capitol grounds or within
the capitol building resulting in death of a person
where there was malice aforethought
12-21-6000(B) Possessing marijuana or controlled substances without
appropriate stamps
16-1-40 Accessory before the fact
16-3-10 Murder
16-3-85(C)(1) Causing the death of a child by abuse or neglect
16-3-210(B) Assault and battery by mob in the first degree
16-3-655(C)(1) Engaging in Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor in the
First Degree
16-3-910 Kidnapping (if sentenced for murder)
16-3-1083(A)(2)(a) Violent crime that carries the death of, or bodily injury
to in utero child
16-3-1280 False claim
16-3-2020(E) Trafficking in persons - 3rd or subsequent offense
16-7-10 Acts considered unlawful in area designated by Governor in
emergency--looting
16-7-10(A)(2) Looting during state of emergency
16-9-290 Accepting bribes for purposes of procuring public office
16-11-311(B) Burglary--First degree
16-11-370 Robbery of operators of vehicles for hire
16-11-580(C)(1) Forest products violation (value more than $1,000 but less
than $5,000) 1st offense
16-11-580(D)(1) Forest products violation (value at least $5,000) - 1st
offense
16-13-80 Larceny of a bicycle valued more than $2,000
16-15-20 Incest
16-15-110(3) Prostitution--third or subsequent offense
16-17-735 False assertion of authority of law, in attempt to
intimidate or hinder state or local official in
discharge of duties, by threats or use of sham legal
process.
16-23-715(1) Use of weapons of mass destruction resulting in death
16-23-715(2) Use of weapons of mass destruction not resulting in death
16-23-720(A)(1) Detonating a destructive device or causing an explosion,
or aiding, counseling, or procuring an explosion by
means of detonation of a destructive device which
results in death of a person where there was malice
aforethought
23-3-470(B) (1) Failure of sex offender to register--First offense
23-3-470(B) (2) Failure of sex offender to register--Second offense
23-36-170(c), (d) Penalty (violation of South Carolina Explosives Control
Act)
23-3-650(C) Willful disclosure of certain information contained in
State DNA Database to a person not entitled to receive
it
23-3-650(D) Willfully obtaining DNA information contained in State DNA
Database without authorization
Third, fourth, or subsequent offenses
24-13-430(A) Inciting prisoners to riot
25-1-2957 Recklessly endangering the life of another
25-7-30 Giving information respecting national or state defense to
foreign contacts during war
38-25-330 Violation of a provision contained in the provisions
relating to the unauthorized transaction of insurance
business
38-41-20 Multiple employer self-insured health plan transacting
business without a license
39-15-1190(C) Knowing and willfully using an object or tool to produce
or reproduce a counterfeit mark or possessing an object
with intent to produce or reproduce a counterfeit mark
39-22-90(A)(8) State warehouse system violation
40-55-170(A) Practicing psychology without being licensed as required
by chapter
44-4-530(C) Failure of persons subject to quarantine to comply
44-4-530(D) Entry into isolation or quarantine are by unauthorized
person
44-53-370(e)(1)(a)3 Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in marijuana, 10
pounds or more, but less than 100 pounds)
Third or subsequent offenses
44-53-370(e)(1)(b) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in marijuana,
100 pounds or more of marijuana, but less than 2,000
pounds)
44-53-370(e)(1)(c) Prohibited Acts A, (trafficking in marijuana, 2000 pounds
or more, but less than 10,000 pounds)
44-53-370(e)(1)(d) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in marijuana,
10,000 pounds of marijuana or more)
44-53-370(e)(2)(a)3 Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in cocaine, 10
grams or more, but less than 28 grams)
Third or subsequent offense
44-53-370(e)(2)(b)3 Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in cocaine, 28
grams or more, but less than 100 grams)
44-53-370(e)(2)(c) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in cocaine, 100
grams or more, but less than 200 grams)
44-53-370(e)(2)(d) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in cocaine, 200
grams or more, but less than 400 grams)
44-53-370(e)(2)(e) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in cocaine, 400
grams or more)
44-53-370(e)(3)(a)2 Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in illegal
drugs, 4 grams or more, but less than 14 grams)
Second or subsequent offense
44-53-370(e)(3)(b) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in illegal
drugs, 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams)
44-53-370(e)(3)(c) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in illegal
drugs, 28 grams or more)
44-53-370(e)(4)(a)2 Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in methaqualone,
15 grams or more, but less than 150 grams)
Second or subsequent offense
44-53-370(e)(4)(b) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in methaqualone,
150 grams but less than 1,500 grams)
44-53-370(e)(4)(c) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in methaqualone,
possession of 1,500 grams, but less than 15 kilograms of
methaqualone)
44-53-370(e)(4)(d) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (trafficking in methaqualone,
15 kilograms or more)
44-53-370(e)(5)(c) Prohibited Acts, penalties (trafficking in LSD, 1,000
dosage units or more)
44-53-375(C)(1)(c) Trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine 10 grams or
more, but less than 28 grams
Third or subsequent offense
44-53-375(C)(2)(c) Trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine 28 grams or
more, but less than 100 grams
Third or subsequent offense
44-53-375(C)(3) Trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine 100 grams or
more, but less than 200 grams
44-53-375(C)(4) Trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine 200 grams or
more, but less than 400 grams
44-53-375(C)(5) Trafficking in ice, crank, or crack cocaine 400 grams or
more
44-53-420 Attempting or conspiring to commit an offense made
unlawful by Title 44, Chapter 53, Article 3
46-9-90 State Pest Commission violation, second offense
46-21-655 Seed certification violations
47-3-950 Wrongfully obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over
a guide dog or service animal
47-19-120(a) Interference with person performing official duties under
chapter concerning Poultry Products Inspection Law
(Violation of Sections 47-19-70 through 47-19-110)
56-5-2780(B)(1) Unlawfully passing a stopped school bus where great bodily
injury results
56-5-2947 Child endangerment
56-5-5670(H)(1) Unlawful disposal of a vehicle - 2nd or subsequent offense
56-5-5670(H)(2) Falsifying information on an application, form, or
affidavit required for the disposal of a vehicle
56-5-5945(H)(1) Unlawful disposal of a vehicle - 2nd or subsequent offense
56-5-5945(H)(2) Falsifying information on an application, form, or
affidavit required for the disposal of a vehicle
56-15-590 Failure of a motor vehicle auction to keep required
records or make them available for inspection
58-17-4090 Death that results from obstructing a railroad
63-11-90 Violations of provisions contained in Title 63, Chapter
11, Article 1
63-13-170 Violation of childcare facilities requirements
63-13-1080 Childcare operator refusing inspection and violating fire
and health safety requirements
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-11; 1960 (51) 1602, 1917; 1969 (56) 730; 1972 (57) 2597; 1980 Act No. 511, Section 2; 1981 Act No. 33, Section 3; 1983 Act No. 114, Section 5; 1983 Act No. 133, Section 2; 1984 Act No. 474, Section 2; 1984 Act No. 477, Section 2; 1985 Act No. 159, Sections 1, 2, 4; 1985 Act No. 201, Part II, Section 32B; 1986 Act No. 491, Section 7; 1987 Act No. 16 Section 8; 1987 Act No. 128 Section 5; 1987 Act No. 168 Section 6; 1988 Act No. 311, Section 2; 1988 Act No. 457, Section 2; 1988 Act No. 490, Section 16; 1989 Act No. 42, Section 2; 1989 Act No. 74, Section 2; 1989 Act No. 88, Section 2; 1989 Act No. 115, Section 2; 1989 Act No. 148, Section 26; 1989 Act No. 189, Part II, Section 43 sub 38; 1990 Act No. 389, Section 2; 1990 Act No. 456, Section 3; 1990 Act No. 604, Section 14; 1991 Act No. 73, Section 3; 1991 Act No. 138, Section 2; 1991 Act No. 248, Section 4; 1992 Act No. 327, Section 2; 1992 Act No. 374, Section 2; 1992 Act No. 412, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 19B; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 70B.