Mistake of age is not a defense to statutory rape in SC. SC does, however, have a Romeo and Juliet law that protects teenagers 14-18 years old from prosecution for statutory rape.
Sex Offenses
Should Juvenile Offenders Be Required to Register as Sex Offenders?
Should juveniles ever be placed on the sex offender registry? Research shows that the registry does not reduce recidivism or increase community safety, but it does have long-lasting negative consequences for the juvenile.
How Can I Get Removed from the Sex Offender Registry in SC?
Once you're on it, it can be extremely difficult for most people to get removed from the sex offender registry in SC. Once you have a conviction that requires registration, there are very few ways that you can get removed from the sex offender registry. They include...
Failure to Register Can Result in Lifetime Electronic Monitoring in SC
Sex offenses in SC have some of the strictest sex offender registry and electronic monitoring requirements in the country. A conviction for a sex offense can result in a requirement of lifetime registration and, in some cases, lifetime electronic monitoring in SC. The...
