South Carolina obstruction of state or local law enforcement is a felony offense that occurs when an individual interferes with a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties. It can include interfering with officers trying to investigate a crime, resisting arrest, physically blocking or obstructing an officer from catching a suspect, and providing false information to an officer. In South Carolina, there are two types of obstruction of state or local law enforcement: simple obstruction of state or local law enforcement and aggravated obstruction of state or local law enforcement. Simple obstruction of state or local law enforcement includes resisting an officer's lawful arrest or search, attempting to escape, or providing false information to an officer. It is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to three years in prison and/or fines. Aggravated obstruction of state or local law enforcement includes physically assaulting a law enforcement officer or threatening the officer with physical violence. It is considered a felony offense and is punishable by up to five years in prison and/or fines.