Specific state laws as they apply to the state of South Carolina
Last Updated: January 2026 | Verified against current state statutes Quick Answer: How Long Is a Murder Sentence? Murder sentences in the United States vary dramatically by state and the degree of murder charged. First-degree murder typically carries 25 years to life or the death penalty in 27 states. Second-degree murder ranges from 4 years … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This guide reflects current South Carolina Code Title 56, Chapter 5. Table of Contents Quick Summary Penalties for Hit and Run in South Carolina South Carolina Crash Statistics Driver Duties After an Accident When Is Hit and Run a Misdemeanor? When Is Hit and Run a Felony? Notable South Carolina Hit … Read more
South Carolina does not have a specific “teen sexting” statute that separates minor-to-minor sexting from serious felony offenses. Instead, teenagers who share explicit images are typically prosecuted under the state’s severe “Sexual Exploitation of a Minor” laws. However, significant updates in 2025 created a “safety valve” for first-time minor offenders, allowing certain cases to be … Read more
A Summary of South Carolina Whistleblower Laws South Carolina is an employment-at-will state. This means employees can be discharged from work for any reason or no reason. However, there are a few exceptions to this doctrine that are used to protect employees from wrongful retaliation. These exceptions include common law protections and statutory protections. Statutory … Read more
Everything you need to know about South Carolina child support laws, updated for 2026. Last verified: February 2026 South Carolina child support laws, administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS), aim to ensure children receive the financial and emotional support they need from both parents. The state uses the Income Shares Model to calculate … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: South Carolina Lemon Law (S.C. Code Ann. §§ 56-28-10 to 56-28-110) Coverage: New private passenger motor vehicles, trucks under 9,000 lbs. gross weight, and motorcycles Presumption: 3 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service Timeframe: Within 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever … Read more
A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in South Carolina The law in South Carolina requires all infants under age 2 to be secured in a rear-facing seat. All children 2 years or older or those under 2 years who have outgrown rear-facing seats should be secured in a forward-facing seat. The law requires children … Read more
Statute of Limitations SC- Summary South Carolina’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of … Read more
South Carolina Recording Law Summary: Last Updated: January 2025 | Verified against current S.C. Code Ann. § 17-30-30 Quick Answer South Carolina is a one-party consent state. You can legally record phone calls and in-person conversations as long as you’re a party to the conversation or have consent from at least one participant. Recording someone … Read more