Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina
Criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping
Is kidnapping an element of first degree criminal sexual conduct in the state of South Carolina?
Asked on 5/26/07, 11:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: Criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping
It is. But there is more to it. First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct can be based on a number of possible elements and kidnapping is one of them. It can also be based on there being a sexual battery during a robbery, extortion, housebreaking, burglary, etc. In addition to these, it can be based on there being a sexual battery after the victim was rendered mentally or physically incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, given to the victim by the defendant. Call or email if you have any other questions. Robert Johnston [email protected]
Answered on 5/27/07, 11:42 am