Indiana criminal charge
Obstruction of delivery of prescription drug in Indiana
Obstruction of delivery of prescription drug is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-21-5. 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 § 35-45-21-5.
What is the penalty for obstruction of delivery of prescription drug in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Interference with medical services - base offense — Knowingly or intentionally physically interrupting, obstructing, or altering delivery/administration of a prescription drug ordered by a practitioner, without a valid prescription or order, absent aggravating factors listed in subsection (c).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Interference with medical services - base offense — Knowingly or intentionally physically interrupting, obstructing, or altering delivery/administration of a prescription drug ordered by a practitioner, without a valid prescription or order, absent aggravating factors listed in subsection (c).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
How is obstruction of delivery of prescription drug classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interference with medical services - base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Knowingly or intentionally physically interrupting, obstructing, or altering delivery/administration of a prescription drug ordered by a practitioner, without a valid prescription or order, absent aggravating factors listed in subsection (c). | Ind. Code § 35-45-21-5(b) |
Common questions about obstruction of delivery of prescription drug in Indiana
Is obstruction of delivery of prescription drug a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Obstruction of delivery of prescription drug is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-21-5.
Interference with medical services - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-21-5(b))
What are the penalties for obstruction of delivery of prescription drug in Indiana?
Penalties for obstruction of delivery of prescription drug in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers obstruction of delivery of prescription drug?
Obstruction of delivery of prescription drug is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-21-5 (Obstruction of delivery of prescription drug).
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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.