Attorney's Note

Under the South Carolina Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C felonyup to 20 years
Class D felonyup to 15 years
For details, see § 16-1-20

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A person who commits the offense of accessory after the fact must be punished based upon the classification below the punishment provided for the principal offense, except for Class A, Class B, and Class C felonies or murder. If the principal offense is a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony or murder, the penalty must be as prescribed for a Class D felony.