Indiana criminal charge
Minors in taverns prohibited in Indiana
Minors in taverns prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10. 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 § 7.1-5-7-10.
What is the penalty for minors in taverns prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Minor in tavern — A minor knowingly or intentionally is present in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished.; 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 (Permittee allowing minor to remain — A permittee recklessly permits a minor to remain in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person could check identification to confirm the patron's age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Permittee allowing minor to remain — A permittee recklessly permits a minor to remain in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person could check identification to confirm the patron's age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
Applies to current.
How is minors in taverns prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor in tavern | Class C Infraction | A minor knowingly or intentionally is present in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10(a) |
| Permittee allowing minor to remain | Class C Misdemeanor | A permittee recklessly permits a minor to remain in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person could check identification to confirm the patron's age. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10(b) |
Common questions about minors in taverns prohibited in Indiana
Is minors in taverns prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: minors in taverns prohibited ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10.
Minor in tavern: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10(a)) · Permittee allowing minor to remain: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10(b))
What are the penalties for minors in taverns prohibited in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers minors in taverns prohibited?
Minors in taverns prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10 (Minors in taverns prohibited).
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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.