Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Hope v. State (1997)
Most recently applied in Hope v. State (October 1997)
1962 Code SECTION 16-361; 1952 Code SECTION 16-361; 1942 Code SECTION 1154; 1932 Code SECTION 1154; Cr
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.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.