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Indiana Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Indiana, misdemeanors are those crimes that are punished by up to a year in jail. Misdemeanors in Indiana are designated as class A, B, or C.
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Indiana Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Indiana, a felony is any crime that carries a penalty of more than one year in prison. Felonies in Indiana are designated as Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
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Indiana Criminal Statute of Limitations
Below is a summary of the statute of limitation periods for criminal cases in Indiana. Statutes of limitations set forth the time period within which the state must commence a case for a crime. If the state tries to bring an action against someone after the applicable time period has passed, the person charged can have the case dismissed.
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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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In Indiana, the crime of misdemeanor battery is committed by touching another person in a rude or disrespectful way.
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Misdemeanor Battery in Indiana
In Indiana, a person commits battery by “knowingly or intentionally touch[ing] another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner” (Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1(a)). Punishments for misdemeanor battery include probation, time in the county jail, and fines.
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In Indiana, a person commits the crime of felony battery by touching someone in a rude or disrespectful way and inflicting serious injury or using a deadly weapon.
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In Indiana, a person commits battery by “knowingly or intentionally touch[ing] another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner." When charged as a felony, the prosecutor can choose among different levels, depending on several factors.
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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
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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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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.