Indiana criminal charge
Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number in Indiana
Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number is a Level 5 Felony under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-47-2-18. As a Level 5 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 § 35-47-2-18.
What is the penalty for removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
Common questions about removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number in Indiana
Is removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number is a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-2-18.
What are the penalties for removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number in Indiana?
As a Level 5 Felony, removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number carries 1 years to 6 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 (offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013)).
Which Indiana statute covers removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number?
Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-2-18 (Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number).
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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.