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Consumer product tampering; offenses in Indiana
Consumer product tampering; offenses is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3. 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 § 35-45-8-3.
What is the penalty for consumer product tampering; offenses in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Consumer product tampering (base offense) — A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally introduces a poison, harmful substance, or harmful foreign object into a consumer product, or tampers with labeling to mislead a consumer, where the product has entered commerce, with no resulting harm.; 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 (Consumer product tampering (base offense) — A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally introduces a poison, harmful substance, or harmful foreign object into a consumer product, or tampers with labeling to mislead a consumer, where the product has entered commerce, with no resulting harm.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Consumer product tampering resulting in harm — The tampering offense results in harm to a person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Consumer product tampering resulting in harm — The tampering offense results in harm to a person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 12 years (Consumer product tampering resulting in serious bodily injury — The tampering offense results in serious bodily injury to another person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 6 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Consumer product tampering resulting in serious bodily injury — The tampering offense results in serious bodily injury to another person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is consumer product tampering; offenses classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer product tampering (base offense) | Level 6 Felony | A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally introduces a poison, harmful substance, or harmful foreign object into a consumer product, or tampers with labeling to mislead a consumer, where the product has entered commerce, with no resulting harm. | Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3undefined |
| Consumer product tampering resulting in harm | Level 5 Felony | The tampering offense results in harm to a person. | Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3undefined |
| Consumer product tampering resulting in serious bodily injury | Level 4 Felony | The tampering offense results in serious bodily injury to another person. | Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3undefined |
Common questions about consumer product tampering; offenses in Indiana
Is consumer product tampering; offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: consumer product tampering; offenses ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3.
Consumer product tampering (base offense): Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3) · Consumer product tampering resulting in harm: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3) · Consumer product tampering resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3)
What are the penalties for consumer product tampering; offenses in Indiana?
Penalties for consumer product tampering; offenses in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 6 Felony up to a Level 4 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers consumer product tampering; offenses?
Consumer product tampering; offenses is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3 (Consumer product tampering; offenses).
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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.