S.C. Code Ann. § 16-13-170 – Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter

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.

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.