Indiana criminal charge
Attendance at fighting contest in Indiana
Attendance at fighting contest is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10.
What is the penalty for attendance at fighting contest in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Attendance at fighting contest - first offense — A person knowingly or intentionally attends a fighting contest involving animals, without a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Attendance at fighting contest - first offense — A person knowingly or intentionally attends a fighting contest involving animals, without a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Attendance at fighting contest - repeat offense — The person has a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter (other than a conviction under section 1).; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Attendance at fighting contest - repeat offense — The person has a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter (other than a conviction under section 1).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is attendance at fighting contest classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at fighting contest - first offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally attends a fighting contest involving animals, without a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter. | Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10undefined |
| Attendance at fighting contest - repeat offense | Level 6 Felony | The person has a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter (other than a conviction under section 1). | Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10undefined |
Common questions about attendance at fighting contest in Indiana
Is attendance at fighting contest a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: attendance at fighting contest ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10.
Attendance at fighting contest - first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10) · Attendance at fighting contest - repeat offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10)
What are the penalties for attendance at fighting contest in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers attendance at fighting contest?
Attendance at fighting contest is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10 (Attendance at fighting contest).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.