In South Carolina, it is illegal to assault a person authorized to execute a search warrant. This illegal act is classified as a felony and is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. There are two types of South Carolina Assaulting Person Authorized to Execute Search Warrants: Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault. Simple Assault involves an intentional act that physically injures another person or places the person in fear of imminent physical harm. This type of assault does not require the use of a weapon and is usually classified as a misdemeanor. Aggravated Assault involves an intentional act that causes serious physical injury to another person or places the person in fear of imminent serious physical harm. This type of assault may involve the use of a deadly weapon and is usually classified as a felony. Both Simple and Aggravated Assault of a person authorized to execute a search warrant in South Carolina are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.