Criminal sexual conduct- third degree - South Carolina Sexual Assault Laws

In South Carolina, the criminal charge of Criminal sexual conduct- third degree is classified as a Felony.

Criminal sexual conduct- third degree Crime & Punishment in South Carolina :

The South Carolina code § 16-3-654 defines one degrees of the crime criminal sexual conduct- third degree, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Criminal sexual conduct- third degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree if the actor engages in sexual battery with the victim and the actor knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless. A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree if the actor engages in sexual battery with the victim and the actor uses force or coercion to accomplish the sexual battery.	Maximum sentence of 10 years

Criminal sexual conduct- third degree defined in other states :

Criminal sexual conduct- third degree is a charge in a total of two other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Michigan	Felony	Sentence not to exceed 15 years
Minnesota		Sentence of not more than 15 years or fine up to $30,000, or both

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