Amends South Carolina law to redefine violent crimes and no parole offenses, excluding certain drug offenses.
This bill amends South Carolina law to redefine violent crimes and no parole offenses, excluding certain drug offenses. It specifies that violent crimes include offenses such as murder, attempted murder, and assault and battery by mob, among others. It also redefines "no parole offense" to exclude offenses involving controlled substances. The changes apply retroactively, allowing for reconsideration of sentences for convictions rendered before the act's effective date.
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