Indiana criminal charge
Malicious littering in Indiana
Malicious littering is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4. As a Class A Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4.
What is the penalty for malicious littering in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about malicious littering in Indiana
Is malicious littering a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Malicious littering is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4.
What are the penalties for malicious littering in Indiana?
As a Class A Misdemeanor, malicious littering carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 (current).
Which Indiana statute covers malicious littering?
Malicious littering is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4 (Malicious littering).
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.