Defending Felony Carjacking Charges in South Carolina
What is Carjacking?
According to South Carolina law Section 16-3-1075, the crime of carjacking is defined as the use of force, violence, or threat to take a motor vehicle from another person, while that person is operating or in the vehicle.
Motor vehicle theft is a common crime in South Carolina and the United States. There are several standard methods of vehicle theft, ranging from crimes of opportunity (like keys in the ignition, or neglect on the part of the owner) to more violent methods like breaking and carjacking.
Penalties for Carjacking in South Carolina
A person convicted of carjacking is guilty of a felony and faces a maximum 20-year jail sentence; however, if significant bodily injury is a direct result of the carjacking, the person faces a maximum 30-year jail sentence.
Getting Arrested Does Not Mean You Are Guilty
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