The common law offense of robbery is a felony. Upon conviction, a person must be imprisoned not more than fifteen years.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-325
Common law robbery classified as felony; penalty
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case United States v. Santiesteban-Hernandez (2006)
Most recently applied in United States v. Tyren Cervenak (April 2025)
1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 9, eff January 1, 1994.
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Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.