Indiana criminal charge
Dealing in altered property in Indiana
Dealing in altered property is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3. 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 § 35-43-4-2.3.
What is the penalty for dealing in altered property in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Dealing in altered property - base offense — A dealer recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally buys or sells personal property with a removed, altered, obliterated, or defaced identification or serial number.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Dealing in altered property - base offense — A dealer recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally buys or sells personal property with a removed, altered, obliterated, or defaced identification or serial number.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Dealing in altered property - prior conviction or high value — The offense is elevated when the dealer has a prior conviction under this chapter or the fair market value of the property is at least $1,000.; 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 (Dealing in altered property - prior conviction or high value — The offense is elevated when the dealer has a prior conviction under this chapter or the fair market value of the property is at least $1,000.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is dealing in altered property classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealing in altered property - base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A dealer recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally buys or sells personal property with a removed, altered, obliterated, or defaced identification or serial number. | Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3(b) |
| Dealing in altered property - prior conviction or high value | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated when the dealer has a prior conviction under this chapter or the fair market value of the property is at least $1,000. | Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3(b) |
Common questions about dealing in altered property in Indiana
Is dealing in altered property a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: dealing in altered property ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3.
Dealing in altered property - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3(b)) · Dealing in altered property - prior conviction or high value: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3(b))
What are the penalties for dealing in altered property in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers dealing in altered property?
Dealing in altered property is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3 (Dealing in altered property).
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.