Criminal sexual conduct- first degree - South Carolina Sexual Assault Laws

In South Carolina, the criminal charge of Criminal sexual conduct- first degree is classified as a Felony.

Criminal sexual conduct- first degree Crime & Punishment in South Carolina :

The South Carolina code § 16-3-652 defines one degrees of the crime criminal sexual conduct- first degree, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Criminal sexual conduct- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree if the actor engages in sexual battery with the victim and the actor causes the victim to become mentally incapacitated or physically helpless by administering, distributing, dispensing, delivering, or causing to be administered, distributed, dispensed, or delivered a controlled substance. A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree if the actor engages in sexual battery with the victim and the victim submits to sexual battery by the actor under circumstances where the victim is also the victim of forcible confinement, kidnapping, trafficking in persons, robbery, extortion, burglary, housebreaking, or any other similar offense or act. A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree if the actor engages in sexual battery with the victim and the actor uses aggravated force to accomplish sexual battery.	Maximum sentence of 30 years

Criminal sexual conduct- first degree defined in other states :

Criminal sexual conduct- first degree is a charge in a total of two other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Michigan	Felony	Up to life in state prison
Minnesota		Sentence of 144 months to 30 years, or fine up to $40,000, or both

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