South Carolina Theft from an Interstate Shipment is a specific type of theft crime that involves the taking of goods or money from a shipment traveling in interstate commerce. In South Carolina, this crime is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. There are two types of South Carolina Theft from an Interstate Shipment: (1) Theft of Merchandise from an Interstate Shipment; and (2) Theft of Money from an Interstate Shipment. Theft of Merchandise from an Interstate Shipment is defined as the taking of goods, products, or items that are being transported or shipped from one state to another. Theft of Money from an Interstate Shipment involves the taking of cash or currency that is being shipped between states. In both cases, the person committing the theft must have the intent to deprive the owner of the goods or money, and the theft must have occurred during an interstate shipment.