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Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions in Indiana
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?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 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) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up 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.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 2 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) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up 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.) | discretionary | Ind. 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:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulated explosives possession/manufacture/distribution by convicted felon (base offense) | Level 5 Felony | 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. | Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3undefined |
| Regulated explosives offense with prior unrelated conviction under this section | Level 4 Felony | The 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).
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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.