Indiana criminal charge
Computer trespass; computer hoarding programs in Indiana
Computer trespass; computer hoarding programs is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3. 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 § 35-43-2-3.
What is the penalty for computer trespass; computer hoarding programs in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Computer trespass — A person knowingly or intentionally accesses a computer system, computer network, or any part thereof without the consent of the owner or the owner's licensee.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Computer trespass — A person knowingly or intentionally accesses a computer system, computer network, or any part thereof without the consent of the owner or the owner's licensee.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Computer merchandise hoarding (base offense) — A person knowingly or intentionally uses a hoarding program to purchase merchandise by means of a computer network, with a separate infraction for each item purchased.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Computer merchandise hoarding (repeat offender) — The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Computer merchandise hoarding (repeat offender) — The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (base offense) — A person knowingly or intentionally sells, purchases, or distributes a hoarding program, with a separate infraction for each transaction.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (repeat offender) — The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (repeat offender) — The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
Applies to current.
How is computer trespass; computer hoarding programs classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer trespass | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally accesses a computer system, computer network, or any part thereof without the consent of the owner or the owner's licensee. | Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(b) |
| Computer merchandise hoarding (base offense) | Class C Infraction | A person knowingly or intentionally uses a hoarding program to purchase merchandise by means of a computer network, with a separate infraction for each item purchased. | Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(c) |
| Computer merchandise hoarding (repeat offender) | Class A Misdemeanor | The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(c) |
| Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (base offense) | Class C Infraction | A person knowingly or intentionally sells, purchases, or distributes a hoarding program, with a separate infraction for each transaction. | Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(d) |
| Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (repeat offender) | Class C Misdemeanor | The person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(d) |
Common questions about computer trespass; computer hoarding programs in Indiana
Is computer trespass; computer hoarding programs a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: computer trespass; computer hoarding programs ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3.
Computer trespass: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(b)) · Computer merchandise hoarding (base offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(c)) · Computer merchandise hoarding (repeat offender): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(c)) · Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (base offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(d)) · Unlawful distribution of a hoarding program (repeat offender): Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3(d))
What are the penalties for computer trespass; computer hoarding programs in Indiana?
Penalties for computer trespass; computer hoarding programs in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers computer trespass; computer hoarding programs?
Computer trespass; computer hoarding programs is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3 (Computer trespass; computer hoarding programs).
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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.