Indiana criminal charge
Invasion of privacy; offense; penalties in Indiana
Invasion of privacy; offense; penalties is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1. 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 § 35-46-1-15.1.
What is the penalty for invasion of privacy; offense; penalties in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Violation of protective/no contact order — A person knowingly or intentionally violates a qualifying protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order described in subdivisions (1)-(12).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Violation of protective/no contact order — A person knowingly or intentionally violates a qualifying protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order described in subdivisions (1)-(12).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Violation of protective/no contact order — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this subsection or for stalking under IC 35-45-10-5.; 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 (Violation of protective/no contact order — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this subsection or for stalking under IC 35-45-10-5.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sex offender residing near victim — A sex offender establishes a new residence within one mile of the victim's residence, intends to reside there, and knew or reasonably should have known of the proximity.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sex offender residing near victim — A sex offender establishes a new residence within one mile of the victim's residence, intends to reside there, and knew or reasonably should have known of the proximity.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Sex offender residing near victim — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (c) is committed by a sex offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection.; 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 (Sex offender residing near victim — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (c) is committed by a sex offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is invasion of privacy; offense; penalties classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of protective/no contact order | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally violates a qualifying protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order described in subdivisions (1)-(12). | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(a) |
| Violation of protective/no contact order — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this subsection or for stalking under IC 35-45-10-5. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(a) |
| Sex offender residing near victim | Class A Misdemeanor | A sex offender establishes a new residence within one mile of the victim's residence, intends to reside there, and knew or reasonably should have known of the proximity. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(c) |
| Sex offender residing near victim — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense under subsection (c) is committed by a sex offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(c) |
Common questions about invasion of privacy; offense; penalties in Indiana
Is invasion of privacy; offense; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: invasion of privacy; offense; penalties ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1.
Violation of protective/no contact order: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(a)) · Violation of protective/no contact order — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(a)) · Sex offender residing near victim: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(c)) · Sex offender residing near victim — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1(c))
What are the penalties for invasion of privacy; offense; penalties in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers invasion of privacy; offense; penalties?
Invasion of privacy; offense; penalties is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15.1 (Invasion of privacy; offense; penalties).
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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.