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Indiana Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
Defining Theft in Indiana Under Indiana law, a person commits theft when he or she "knowingly or intentionally" exerts "unauthorized control" over another person's property, with the intent to deprive the other person of the value or use of the property. (Ind. Code Ann. § 35-43-4-2.)
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Shoplifting Charges in Indiana
Shoplifting is a serious crime in Indiana, with criminal penalties including jail time and fines. In addition, shoplifters can be sued in civil court by victimized merchants to recover damages.
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Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when someone who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property steals all or part of that money or property for the taker's personal gain.
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Burglary and Home Invasions in Indiana
All states have laws that prohibit going into other people’s homes or onto their property without permission. Indiana has laws against burglary (breaking and entering into a building with the intent to commit a crime inside), as well as residential entry and trespass, which are less serious crimes.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Indiana
The driver’s licenses of Indiana residents may be suspended or revoked for driving without insurance, delinquency on child support, accumulating points on your license, or numerous other causes. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you may face criminal charges with the possibility of fines and even jail time.
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Indiana Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws and Penalties
It is illegal in Indiana for any person under the age of 21 to knowingly consume or possess an alcoholic beverage. In addition, minors are prohibited from transporting alcoholic beverages on a public highway unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years or older.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Indiana
All states regulate and control the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for their possession. Indiana considers not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine to be controlled substances, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
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Indiana Sale of a Controlled Substance Laws
All states regulate and control the sale of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for their sale. Indiana considers not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine to be controlled substances, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
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Marijuana possession, sale, and manufacture are regulated by both state and federal law. In Indiana, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance, which includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no recognized medical value.
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Indiana
Driving under the influence of marijuana, alcohol, other drugs or a combination is a crime in Indiana. (In. Ann. Code § 9-30-5-1.)This article explains the penalties imposed for DUI violations, but other laws regarding marijuana possession may also apply to passengers and drivers.
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In Indiana, adults can purchase a gun without a permit. However, you must obtain a concealed weapons license to carry a handgun (openly or concealed) in public, unless you are on your own property or on another person’s property and that person has authorized you to carry your weapon there. (Indiana Code Ann. § 35-47-2-1.)
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Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in Indiana
Indiana protects the right to bear arms under Article I, Section 32 of the state constitution, but this does not mean that everyone may carry a gun, or that you may always carry a gun wherever you like. Adults may purchase handguns without a permit.
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People in Indiana have the right to bear arms guaranteed by both the United States and Indiana Constitutions. However, the right is not unlimited. Although Indiana has fairly liberal gun laws, a variety of state laws regulate who can carry a gun and where. This article focuses on Indiana’s current