South Carolina Code § 16-13-170

Entering house or vessel without breaking with intent to steal; attempt to enter.
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It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) enter, without breaking, or attempt to enter a house or vessel, with intent to steal or commit any other crime; or
(2) conceal himself in a house or vessel, with intent to commit a crime.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

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