Indiana criminal charge
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest in Indiana
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest is a Level 6 Felony under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9. As a Level 6 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9.
What is the penalty for promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (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 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
Common questions about promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest in Indiana
Is promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9.
What are the penalties for promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest in Indiana?
As a Level 6 Felony, promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest carries 6 months to 30 months of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 (offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013)).
Which Indiana statute covers promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest?
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9 (Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest).
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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.