Indiana criminal charge
Promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities in Indiana
Promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4. 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 § 35-45-5-4.
What is the penalty for promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Promoting professional gambling — base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally owns, manufactures, possesses, buys, sells, rents, leases, repairs, or transports a gambling device, transmits/receives gambling information for gambling purposes, or permits another to use a place for professional gambling, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; 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 (Promoting professional gambling — base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally owns, manufactures, possesses, buys, sells, rents, leases, repairs, or transports a gambling device, transmits/receives gambling information for gambling purposes, or permits another to use a place for professional gambling, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Promoting professional gambling — prior conviction enhancement — The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Promoting professional gambling — prior conviction enhancement — The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting professional gambling — base offense | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally owns, manufactures, possesses, buys, sells, rents, leases, repairs, or transports a gambling device, transmits/receives gambling information for gambling purposes, or permits another to use a place for professional gambling, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4(a) |
| Promoting professional gambling — prior conviction enhancement | Level 5 Felony | The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4(a) |
Common questions about promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities in Indiana
Is promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4.
Promoting professional gambling — base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4(a)) · Promoting professional gambling — prior conviction enhancement: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4(a))
What are the penalties for promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities in Indiana?
Penalties for promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 6 Felony up to a Level 5 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities?
Promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-5-4 (Promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities).
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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.