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Even if you do not qualify for an order of protection or a restraining order against stalking or harassment, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have a domestic violence protective order or a civil no-contact order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.
In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in South Carolina?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in South Carolina?
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in South Carolina?
Here is a list of some possible crimes in South Carolina that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our State Statutes page:
| Statute | Crime (click here to sort the list alphabetically by crime names) |
|---|---|
| 16-3-600 | Assault and battery |
| 16-3-615 | Spousal sexual battery |
| 16-3-652 | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree |
| 16-3-653 | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree |
| 16-3-654 | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree |
| 16-3-655 | Criminal sexual conduct with minors |
| 16-3-656 | Assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct |
| 16-3-658 | Criminal sexual conduct when victim is spouse |
| 16-3-810 | Engaging a child for sexual performance |
| 16-3-820 | Producing, directing, or promoting sexual performance by a child |
| 16-3-910 | Kidnapping |
| 16-3-1700 | Harassment and stalking |
| 16-3-2020 | Trafficking in persons |
| 16-13-510 | Financial identify fraud or identity fraud |
| 16-15-20 | Incest |
| 16-15-120 | Buggery |
| 16-15-130 | Indecent exposure |
| 16-15-342 | Criminal solicitation of a minor |
| 16-17-470 | Peeping, voyeurism, or aggravated voyeurism |
| 16-17-495 | Custodial interference |
| 16-25-20 | Domestic violence |
| 16-25-65 | Domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature |
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General has information on South Carolina Crime Victims’ Constitutional Rights.
For information on victims’ compensation in South Carolina, visit the Department of Crime Victim Compensation website.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.
Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.
