Despite the audacity of someone doing a near-home break-in to steal a package, statistics on porch thefts are likely underreported for several reasons.
South Carolina bill seeks to put âporch piratesâ in jail for up to 15 years
By Catherine Park
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One South Carolina state representative is hoping to put a new law into place that could punish porch pirates with up to 15 years of jail time.
Rep. Cezar McKnight introduced a bill in January which is a softened version of his original bill, introduced in 2019.
The 2019 bill, known as the Defense Against Porch Pirates Act, could give a person found guilty of the crime a minimum five-year sentence with no probation or parole. But some legislators found the sentencing parameters to be a bit harsh, according to McKnight.
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