Grand Theft In South Carolina
Theft is considered grand theft when the item or items stolen equal $2,000 or more in value. In order to constitute theft, the prosecution must prove that you committed the unlawful taking of property that belongs to someone else, with the intent to permanently deprive that person of the property. Grand theft of goods valued between $2,000 and $10,000 can result in a jail sentence of up to five years and a fine of an amount determined at the discretion of the court.
Grand theft of items totaling more than $10,000 is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine in the amount determined by the court.
Robbery In South Carolina
Robbery is the criminal act of committing theft with force or the threat of force. There are many kinds of robbery, including unarmed robbery, armed robbery, bank robbery, and strong-armed robbery or highway robbery. Each classification of robbery carries slightly different punishments, but they are all considered felonies.
Unarmed robbery is the least severe yet is punishable by up to 15 years in prison plus fines determined by the court. Armed robbery of any kind is punishable by a mandatory 10-year prison sentence with up to 30 years possible.
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