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Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3. 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 § 35-47.5-5-3.

What is the penalty for regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana?

Penalties for Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 6 years (Regulated explosives possession/manufacture/distribution by convicted felon (base offense) — A person previously convicted of a felony who knowingly or intentionally possesses, manufactures, transports, distributes, possesses with intent to distribute, or offers to distribute a regulated explosive commits this offense.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years)presumptiveInd. Code § 35-50-2-6
Fineup to $10,000 (Regulated explosives possession/manufacture/distribution by convicted felon (base offense) — A person previously convicted of a felony who knowingly or intentionally possesses, manufactures, transports, distributes, possesses with intent to distribute, or offers to distribute a regulated explosive commits this offense.)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-2-6
Jail / prison2 years to 12 years (Regulated explosives offense with prior unrelated conviction under this section — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this same section.; fixed term; advisory sentence 6 years)presumptiveInd. Code § 35-50-2-5.5
Fineup to $10,000 (Regulated explosives offense with prior unrelated conviction under this section — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this same section.)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-2-5.5

Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).

How is regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions classified in Indiana?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Regulated explosives possession/manufacture/distribution by convicted felon (base offense)Level 5 FelonyA person previously convicted of a felony who knowingly or intentionally possesses, manufactures, transports, distributes, possesses with intent to distribute, or offers to distribute a regulated explosive commits this offense.Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3undefined
Regulated explosives offense with prior unrelated conviction under this sectionLevel 4 FelonyThe offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this same section.Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3undefined

Common questions about regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana

Is regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3.

Regulated explosives possession/manufacture/distribution by convicted felon (base offense): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3) · Regulated explosives offense with prior unrelated conviction under this section: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3)

What are the penalties for regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana?

Penalties for regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 5 Felony up to a Level 4 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

Which Indiana statute covers regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions?

Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3 (Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions).

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.