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State law — Indiana
Offences by family
Against the person
Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Aggravated battery (Level 3 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–16 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Aggravated battery resulting in the death of a child under 14, by an offender 18+ (Level 1 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–40 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Aggravated battery covers injury creating a substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, protracted loss / impairment of a bodily member or organ, or loss of a fetus.
Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Battery — rude / insolent / angry touching, no injury (Class B misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Battery escalates further for public-safety officials, pregnant victims, and other protected victims — those tiers were not verified in this session.
Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Domestic battery — touching, no injury (Class B misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Domestic battery — bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Domestic battery — with a qualifying prior (Level 6 felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Domestic battery — serious bodily injury / deadly weapon / multiple priors (Level 5 felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Domestic-battery tiers below are reported from secondary sources; the subsection was not read from official text in this session. Strangulation is a separate offence (IC 35-42-2-9).
Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Voluntary manslaughter — killing under sudden heat (Level 2 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Involuntary manslaughter — killing during a Level 5/6 felony, Class A misdemeanour, or battery (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Reckless homicide — recklessly killing another (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Voluntary manslaughter is murder mitigated by sudden heat. Current section numbers: voluntary IC 35-42-1-3, involuntary IC 35-42-1-4, reckless homicide IC 35-42-1-5.
Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Murder — fixed term (advisory 55 years) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 45–65 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Murder — offender 18+ (or 16–17) sentenced to LWOP Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life without parole
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Murder — offender 18+, death sentence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Death
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Indiana retains the death penalty for murder by an offender 18+ at the time of the offence. Advisory murder term 55 years.
Sexual offences
Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Rape — base (Level 3 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–16 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Rape — deadly force / armed with deadly weapon / serious bodily injury / drug-facilitated (Level 1 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–40 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Sexual battery — base (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Sexual battery — deadly force / armed with deadly weapon / drug-facilitated (Level 4 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–12 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Restitution for pregnancy / childbirth expenses applies on a rape conviction.
Property
Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Burglary — base (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Burglary of a dwelling (Level 4 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–12 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Burglary resulting in bodily injury (Level 3 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–16 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Burglary while armed with a deadly weapon, or resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Burglary of a dwelling resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 1 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–40 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Burglary requires breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony or theft; nothing need actually be stolen.
Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Robbery — force / threat / fear (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, or resulting in bodily injury (Level 3 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–16 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Pharmacy robbery — base (Level 4 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–12 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Pharmacy robbery while armed / resulting in bodily injury (Level 2 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Pharmacy robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 1 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–40 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Pharmacy robbery (controlled substance from a pharmacist / pharmacy) has its own higher ladder.
Theft Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Theft — base (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Theft — value $750 to less than $50,000; motor vehicle / component part; or qualifying prior (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Theft — value $50,000 or more; firearm; safety-related valuable metal; motor vehicle with prior (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Theft value is fair market value at the time and place of the offence; acts in a single episode may be aggregated.
Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Criminal mischief — base (Class B misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Criminal mischief — pecuniary loss $750 to less than $50,000 (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Criminal mischief — loss $50,000+, utility interruption, public record, law-enforcement animal (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Institutional criminal mischief (worship / school / agricultural / research property) has its own ladder: Class A misdemeanour, Level 6 felony ($750–$50,000), Level 5 felony ($50,000+).
Fraud & financial
Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Counterfeiting / false sales documents (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Identity deception — base (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Identity deception — 100+ victims, or fraud / harm of $50,000+, or victim a minor dependent (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Deception (§ 35-43-5-3) covers false statements, misapplication of entrusted property, false advertising and similar conduct; its penalty tiers were not verified in this session.
Drugs
Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possession of a Schedule I–IV controlled substance — base (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Possession — with an enhancing circumstance (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Enhancing circumstances include prior dealing convictions, firearm possession, and quantity thresholds.
Possession of marijuana under 30 g (Class B misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Prior drug conviction raises marijuana possession to a Class A misdemeanor (reported).
Indiana felony levels (IC 35-50-2): Level 1 = 20–40 years, Level 2 = 10–30, Level 3 = 3–16, Level 4 = 2–12, Level 5 = 1–6, Level 6 = 6 months–2.5 years; all felony fines up to $10,000. Class A misdemeanor = 0–1 year / $0–$5,000; Class B = 0–180 days / $0–$1,000. Weight-based escalation above Level 6 was reported by secondary sources but not confirmed against current statutory text.
Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Dealing — base (Level 5 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–6 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Dealing — 1 g to less than 5 g, or under 1 g with an enhancing circumstance (Level 4 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–12 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Dealing — 5 g to less than 10 g, or 1–5 g with an enhancing circumstance (Level 3 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 3–16 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Dealing — 10 g or more, or 5–10 g with an enhancing circumstance (Level 2 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–30 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Dealing — Level 1 felony (aggravated forms, e.g. dealing to a minor / near a school with large quantities) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–40 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Level 1 triggers reported, not read from official text in this session.
Dealing tiers are by weight and enhancing circumstances. One secondary source lists dealing under 1 g as Level 6; the weight ladder below follows the statute-based account (base Level 5).
Weapons
Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–12 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Level reported, not read from official text in this session.
Indiana is a permitless-carry state (2022): ordinary carrying of a handgun without a licence is lawful. Unlawful carrying (IC 35-47-2-1.5) applies to prohibited persons and locations; its tiers were not verified in this session.
Traffic & transport
DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
1st offence, BAC under 0.15 (Class C misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–60 days
- Fine
- $0–$500
1st offence, BAC 0.15 or higher (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
2nd offence within 7 years (Level 6 felony) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years (mandatory minimum 5 days jail, reported)
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
3rd offence within 10 years (Level 6 felony + HVSO enhancement) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–2.5 years (mandatory minimum 10 days jail, reported) + Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender enhancement 1–8 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
HVSO enhancement reported, not read from official text in this session.
OWI causing death / catastrophic injury (IC 9-30-5-5) and causing serious bodily injury (IC 9-30-5-4) are separate felonies not tiered here.
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Computer tampering / computer fraud — range by loss and priors Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year (Class A misdemeanor) to 6 months–2.5 years (Level 6 felony)
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Exact tier mapping not verified in this session; treat as reported range only.
Computer tampering (IC 35-43-1-4) and computer fraud (IC 35-43-1-8) exist but their exact tier mapping was not verified in this session.