South Carolina Code 16-11-325. Common law robbery classified as felony; penalty

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Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

The common law offense of robbery is a felony. Upon conviction, a person must be imprisoned not more than fifteen years.

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