Indiana criminal charge
Remote aerial harassment in Indiana
Remote aerial harassment is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6. 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 § 35-45-10-6.
What is the penalty for remote aerial harassment in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Remote aerial harassment — base offense — A person commits remote aerial harassment as described in subsection (a) by intentionally harassing via unmanned aerial vehicle, operating over another's property without consent to harass/disturb/injure or damage crops, dispersing a substance without consent, or recklessly/knowingly/intentionally operating over another's property without consent in a manner that interferes with or endangers another aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicle.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Remote aerial harassment — base offense — A person commits remote aerial harassment as described in subsection (a) by intentionally harassing via unmanned aerial vehicle, operating over another's property without consent to harass/disturb/injure or damage crops, dispersing a substance without consent, or recklessly/knowingly/intentionally operating over another's property without consent in a manner that interferes with or endangers another aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicle.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Remote aerial harassment — prior conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has 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 (Remote aerial harassment — prior conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is remote aerial harassment classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote aerial harassment — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A person commits remote aerial harassment as described in subsection (a) by intentionally harassing via unmanned aerial vehicle, operating over another's property without consent to harass/disturb/injure or damage crops, dispersing a substance without consent, or recklessly/knowingly/intentionally operating over another's property without consent in a manner that interferes with or endangers another aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicle. | Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6(a) |
| Remote aerial harassment — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6(a) |
Common questions about remote aerial harassment in Indiana
Is remote aerial harassment a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: remote aerial harassment ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6.
Remote aerial harassment — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6(a)) · Remote aerial harassment — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6(a))
What are the penalties for remote aerial harassment in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers remote aerial harassment?
Remote aerial harassment is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-10-6 (Remote aerial harassment).
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.