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The US criminal justice system defines a crime as any action or omission in violation of the law, deserving punishment. It could be any behavior or activity threatening public safety, welfare and order. But did you know South Carolina law classifies offenses into different levels depending on severity? This blog will introduce you to infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies, drawing the differences between each.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are accused of a crime, the classification and ensuing punishment will largely hinge on the seriousness of your actions. Below are the different categories:\u00a0<\/p>\n
These are the most minor crimes for which individuals can be convicted. Here are a few examples:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAn infractions can only be punished by a fine, and as long as you pay it in full, that will be the end of the matter. If you fail to honor this duty, law enforcement may slap you with additional fines and penalties, including suspension of your driver\u2019s license\u201d says criminal attorney Christopher L. Jones<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Misdemeanors are a classification of crimes more severe than infractions but less serious than felonies. They result in more substantial penalties and jail times of up to three years, depending on the classification.\u00a0<\/p>\n In South Carolina, misdemeanors are categorized into Class A, B, and C where class C is the least serious and class A the most grave.\u00a0<\/p>\n All crimes that carry less than a year in prison are considered misdemeanors but are exempt from the classification system.\u00a0<\/p>\n These are the most serious criminal offenses with the most severe punishment. Much like misdemeanors, the state of South Carolina categorizes felonies into Class A through F with A being the most serious and F being the most minor.\u00a0<\/p>\n Should you be accused of committing a felony, you should know that you are entitled to the following rights:\u00a0<\/p>\n If convicted of a felony, you will lose the following public rights:<\/p>\n Felony convictions stay in your criminal record unless expunged, which means a conviction means you may find it difficult to find a job. This is the fundamental reason you should consult a criminal defense attorney. They will fight for you to reduce the conviction to a misdemeanor charge that may be easier to expunge.<\/p>\n The post Understanding South Carolina Crime Classifications<\/a> first appeared on WB News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The US criminal justice system defines a crime as any action or omission in violation of the law, deserving punishment. It could be any behavior…<\/p>\n The post Understanding South Carolina Crime Classifications<\/a> first appeared on WB News<\/a>.<\/p>\nMisdemeanors<\/em>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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