Indiana criminal charge
Public safety remote aerial interference in Indiana
Public safety remote aerial interference is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10. 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 § 35-44.1-4-10.
What is the penalty for public safety remote aerial interference in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Public safety remote aerial interference — base offense — A person operates an unmanned aerial vehicle intending to obstruct or interfere with a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical person, or search and rescue member performing official duties.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Public safety remote aerial interference — base offense — A person operates an unmanned aerial vehicle intending to obstruct or interfere with a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical person, or search and rescue member performing official duties.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Public safety remote aerial interference — prior conviction — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same 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 (Public safety remote aerial interference — prior conviction — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is public safety remote aerial interference classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public safety remote aerial interference — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A person operates an unmanned aerial vehicle intending to obstruct or interfere with a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical person, or search and rescue member performing official duties. | Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10undefined |
| Public safety remote aerial interference — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same section. | Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10undefined |
Common questions about public safety remote aerial interference in Indiana
Is public safety remote aerial interference a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: public safety remote aerial interference ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10.
Public safety remote aerial interference — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10) · Public safety remote aerial interference — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10)
What are the penalties for public safety remote aerial interference in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers public safety remote aerial interference?
Public safety remote aerial interference is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10 (Public safety remote aerial interference).
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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.