Indiana criminal charge
Prohibition against commercial purposes in Indiana
Prohibition against commercial purposes is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1. 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 § 7.1-5-1-1.
What is the penalty for prohibition against commercial purposes in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Prohibition against commercial purposes - first violation — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the section commits a Class C infraction absent a qualifying prior violation.; 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 180 days (Prohibition against commercial purposes - repeat violation — The violation is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Prohibition against commercial purposes - repeat violation — The violation is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is prohibition against commercial purposes classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition against commercial purposes - first violation | Class C Infraction | A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the section commits a Class C infraction absent a qualifying prior violation. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1(b) |
| Prohibition against commercial purposes - repeat violation | Class B Misdemeanor | The violation is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1(b) |
Common questions about prohibition against commercial purposes in Indiana
Is prohibition against commercial purposes a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibition against commercial purposes ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1.
Prohibition against commercial purposes - first violation: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1(b)) · Prohibition against commercial purposes - repeat violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1(b))
What are the penalties for prohibition against commercial purposes in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers prohibition against commercial purposes?
Prohibition against commercial purposes is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1 (Prohibition against commercial purposes).
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.