Indiana criminal charge
Money laundering; defenses in Indiana
Money laundering; defenses is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5. 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 § 35-45-15-5.
What is the penalty for money laundering; defenses in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Money laundering — base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally deals with proceeds of criminal activity as described in the offense elements, with no aggravating value or intent factor.; 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 (Money laundering — base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally deals with proceeds of criminal activity as described in the offense elements, with no aggravating value or intent factor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Money laundering — proceeds or funds valued at least $50,000 — The value of the proceeds or funds involved is at least fifty thousand dollars.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Money laundering — proceeds or funds valued at least $50,000 — The value of the proceeds or funds involved is at least fifty thousand dollars.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Money laundering — intent to commit terrorism or obtain weapon of mass destruction — The person commits the crime with intent to commit or promote an act of terrorism, or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Money laundering — intent to commit terrorism or obtain weapon of mass destruction — The person commits the crime with intent to commit or promote an act of terrorism, or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 12 years (Money laundering — high value proceeds combined with terrorism/WMD intent — The value of the proceeds or funds is at least fifty thousand dollars and the person acts with intent to commit or promote terrorism or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction.; fixed term; advisory sentence 6 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Money laundering — high value proceeds combined with terrorism/WMD intent — The value of the proceeds or funds is at least fifty thousand dollars and the person acts with intent to commit or promote terrorism or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is money laundering; defenses classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money laundering — base offense | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally deals with proceeds of criminal activity as described in the offense elements, with no aggravating value or intent factor. | Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a) |
| Money laundering — proceeds or funds valued at least $50,000 | Level 5 Felony | The value of the proceeds or funds involved is at least fifty thousand dollars. | Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a) |
| Money laundering — intent to commit terrorism or obtain weapon of mass destruction | Level 5 Felony | The person commits the crime with intent to commit or promote an act of terrorism, or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction. | Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a) |
| Money laundering — high value proceeds combined with terrorism/WMD intent | Level 4 Felony | The value of the proceeds or funds is at least fifty thousand dollars and the person acts with intent to commit or promote terrorism or to obtain or transport a weapon of mass destruction. | Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a) |
Common questions about money laundering; defenses in Indiana
Is money laundering; defenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: money laundering; defenses ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5.
Money laundering — base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a)) · Money laundering — proceeds or funds valued at least $50,000: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a)) · Money laundering — intent to commit terrorism or obtain weapon of mass destruction: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a)) · Money laundering — high value proceeds combined with terrorism/WMD intent: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5(a))
What are the penalties for money laundering; defenses in Indiana?
Penalties for money laundering; defenses 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 money laundering; defenses?
Money laundering; defenses is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-15-5 (Money laundering; defenses).
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.