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
16-3-10 Murder
16-3-30 Killing by poison
16-3-40 Killing by stabbing or thrusting
16-3-85(C)(1) Causing the death of a child by abuse or neglect
16-3-210 Lynching
16-3-430 Killing in a duel
16-3-620 Assault with intent to kill (if sentenced for the common
law offense of assault and battery of a high and
aggravated nature)
16-3-910 Kidnapping (if sentenced for murder)
16-7-10(A)(2) Looting during state of emergency
16-11-311(B) Burglary
First degree
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
16-25-65 Criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature
23-36-170(c), (d) Penalty (violation of South Carolina Explosives Control
Act)
Third, fourth, or subsequent offenses
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
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)(a)3 Prohibited Acts, penalties (trafficking in LSD, 100 dosage
units or more, but less than 500 dosage units)
Third or subsequent offense
44-53-370(e)(5)(b)3 Prohibited Acts, penalties (trafficking in LSD, 500 dosage
units or more, but less than 1,000 dosage units)
Third or subsequent offense
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
44-53-445 Distribute, sell, or manufacture, or possess with intent
to distribute crack cocaine within proximity of school
56-5-2780(B)(1) Unlawfully passing a stopped school bus where great bodily
injury results
56-5-2947 Child endangerment
56-15-590 Failure of a motor vehicle auction to keep required
records or make them available for inspection
58-17-4090 Penalty for obstruction of railroad if death of human
being results