A person who commits a criminal offense using information from the sex offender registry disclosed to him pursuant to § 23-3-490, upon conviction, must be punished as follows:

(1) For a misdemeanor offense, the maximum fine prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than one thousand dollars, and the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than six months.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 23-3-510

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

(2) For a felony offense, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than five years.

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