South Carolina H4336 amends assault and battery laws to classify certain injuries as high and aggravated offenses.

South Carolina H4336 amends Section 16-3-600 of the state code to classify assault and battery as a high and aggravated nature if it results in great bodily injury, is committed with means likely to produce death or great bodily injury, or injures specific professionals during their official duties. Affected professionals include law enforcement officers, healthcare workers, emergency response employees, and educational professionals. A conviction for this offense is a felony, punishable by imprisonment.

South Carolina H4336 amends assault and battery laws to classify certain injuries as high and aggravated offenses.

South Carolina H4336 amends Section 16-3-600 of the state code to classify assault and battery as a high and aggravated nature if it results in great bodily injury, is committed with means likely to produce death or great bodily injury, or injures specific professionals during their official duties. Affected professionals include law enforcement officers, healthcare workers, emergency response employees, and educational professionals. A conviction for this offense is a felony, punishable by imprisonment.