Indiana criminal charge
Shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations in Indiana
Shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5. 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 § 7.1-5-11-1.5.
What is the penalty for shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Illegal shipment by permitted vintner/distiller/brewer/rectifier/importer — An in-state or out-of-state vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer holding a basic federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Illegal shipment by permitted vintner/distiller/brewer/rectifier/importer — An in-state or out-of-state vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer holding a basic federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Illegal shipment by unpermitted person — A person who is not a federally permitted vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit.; 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 (Illegal shipment by unpermitted person — A person who is not a federally permitted vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegal shipment by permitted vintner/distiller/brewer/rectifier/importer | Class A Misdemeanor | An in-state or out-of-state vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer holding a basic federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5(b) |
| Illegal shipment by unpermitted person | Level 6 Felony | A person who is not a federally permitted vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer who knowingly ships alcoholic beverages directly to an Indiana resident without a valid wholesaler permit. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5(c) |
Common questions about shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations in Indiana
Is shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5.
Illegal shipment by permitted vintner/distiller/brewer/rectifier/importer: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5(b)) · Illegal shipment by unpermitted person: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5(c))
What are the penalties for shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations in Indiana?
Penalties for shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations?
Shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5 (Shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations).
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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.